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Our Vishwa Guru
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, honorably known as Vishwa Guru, is the light of spirituality in this Kali yuga. With his limitless devotion and intense love for Lord Krishna, he revived the teachings of Bhagavad Gita for the self-realization of the soul. He presented Bhakti to the modern world in a very clear and accessible way.
He had a deep knowledge of spiritual scriptures such as Bhagavad Gita, the Srimad Bhagavatam, and many others. This is why he provided the commentaries and presented the Bhagavad Gita As It Is in English and many other ancient scriptures. Under his guidance, his followers provided the translation of the Bhagavad Gita in other languages
108+ Temples Established
10,000+ Initiated Disiciples
14+ Times Globe Visited
70+ Spiritual Books Written
3500+ Recorded Lectures
1M+ Free Meals Distributed
Srila Prabhupada's
Timeline
1896
1 September 1896 - Birth in Calcutta
Srila Prabhupada was born and raised in a Vaishnava family in Bengal, Kolkata. His father, Gour Mohan De, and mother, Rajni De, were pure devotees of Lord Krishna. His parents were Gaudiya Vaishnava and the followers of Chaitanaya Mahaprabhu, which is why he was familiar with the devotion of Lord Krishna since his childhood.
His Divine Teachings
Srila Prabhupada dedicated his entire life in the service of his guru by spreading Krishna Consciousness around the world. He has provided the Bhagavad Gita As It Is in the English language. Under his guidance, his followers have published the Bhagavad Gita in As It Is in 60+ other languages.. Also, he has provided the translation and commentary for Chaitanya Charitamrta, Srimad Bhagavatam in canto 1 to 12(including 18,000 verses), and wrote other books like The Science of Self-Realization, Teachings of Lord Caitanya, The Nectar of Devotion (summary of Rūpa Gosvāmī's Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu), etc.
Reflecting his humbleness and restless devotion towards the Lord Krishna, Srila Prabhupada once said: –
“If only 1% become devotees, that will change the world.”
~ Letter to Karandhara -- Tokyo 2 May, 1972
Global Messenger of Krishna Consciousness
Srila Prabhupada’s role in developing the worldwide community of Krishna Consciousness, ISKCON, is extraordinary. He has expanded the group of followers into communities, regardless of their religion or gender. He has started the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust(BBT), which has now become the largest publisher and distributor of books on Krishna Consciousness.
Through his book distribution, many people experienced the joy of Bhakti and joined the Hare Krishna Movement.
He initiated the celebration of festivals like Rath Yatra in Western countries, which was only celebrated in India. Nowadays, it is celebrated in every corner of the world by every community. Through such grand festivals and the enchanted kirtan of Hare Krishna Mahamantra, the Krishna Consciousness has reached many lives.
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Understand His Purpose
Take a moment and look upon his entire journey to America. He didn’t travel to a completely different world, at the age of 69, to get fame and recognition. He did it to honor the instruction of his spiritual master and to spread the holy names of Lord Krishna, the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
Participate and Grow
Get involved in the practices of chanting the holy names of Lord Krishna, reading scriptural books, and regular visits to a Hare Krishna Temple. There’s no need to rush; you can start with one round of chanting and one page of the Bhagavad Gita daily. Also, connect with a community of devotees, it will help you grow in devotion.
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Spread this mission of Srila Prabhupada with others by inviting others to Kirtan, prasadam distribution, accompanying someone to the Temple on weekends, telling others about Bhagavad Gita, and inspiring them to start reading it.