Founder Acharya – His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Srila Prabhupada – A Spiritual Ambassador to the World
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born in 1896 in Kolkata, India, Srila Prabhupada fulfilled his spiritual master's mission by bringing the teachings of Lord Krishna to the world.
In 1965, at the age of 69, he journeyed to the U.S. to share Krishna consciousness. Despite humble beginnings, he established a spiritual movement that now spans the globe.
📚 Srila Prabhupada’s Legacy
Srila Prabhupada translated and authored over 80 books, including:
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📘 Bhagavad-gītā As It Is
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📗 Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (18,000 verses)
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📙 Caitanya-caritāmṛta
These works are the foundation of ISKCON’s spiritual education, and are studied in temples, homes, and universities around the world.
🌍 A Global Vision
Through Srila Prabhupada’s tireless efforts:
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108 temples were opened in just 11 years
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Thousands were initiated into the path of Bhakti
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Cultural festivals like Rath Yatra and Janmashtami became known worldwide
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The Food for Life program continues to serve millions free sanctified meals
🗓️ Timeline of Srila Prabhupada’s Life
Year Milestone
1896 Birth in Kolkata, India
1922 Meets his spiritual master
1959 Accepts sannyāsa (renounced order)
1965 Sails to the U.S. on the Jaladuta
1966 Founds ISKCON in New York City
1970s Establishes temples globally; meets world leaders
1977 Departs this world in Vrindavan, India
🪔 Each milestone marks a divine step toward reviving Krishna consciousness globally.
“I have come to remind you of what you have forgotten – your eternal relationship with Krishna.”— Srila Prabhupada