A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)

  • Brought the message of Krishna consciousness to the Western world at the age of 69.

  • Translated and wrote extensive purports for the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Chaitanya Charitamrita.

  • Established 108 temples worldwide within a span of 11 years.

  • Initiated over 10,000 disciples globally, creating a worldwide spiritual family.

  • Published over 80 books on Vedic philosophy, widely used in academic institutions.

Srila Prabhupada

(1896-1977)

"Books are the basis, preaching is the essence, utility is the principle, and purity is the force."

"We are not these bodies, but eternal spirit souls, parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord."