Srila Prabhupada:
Sharing timeless wisdom with the world
Srila Prabhupada introduced the Hare Krishna movement to the world through music, mindfulness, spiritual wisdom and community connection.
About Our Founder-Acharya
HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA
The Traveller
At the age of 69, Srila Prabhupada crossed the Atlantic on a steamship with just a few dollars and his unwavering faith. His remarkable journey from Calcutta to New York in 1965 marked the beginning of a global spiritual revolution that would span six continents.
Real peace begins when we reconnect with something deeper than ourselves.
— Srila Prabhupada
A life dedicated to connection and service
From India to cities around the world, Srila Prabhupada shared simple spiritual practices centered around music, mindfuleness, compassion and community.
His Journey
Birth
Srila Prabhupada was born Abhay Charan De on 1st September 1896 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Meets His Guru
Meets Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, who requests him to teach Vedic wisdom to the English-speaking world.
'Back to Godhead'
Starts writing, printing, and single-handedly distributing his fort-nightly magazine Back to Godhead.
Awarded Sannyasa
Awarded sannyasa (the formal renounced order of spiritual life) in the holy city of Mathura.
Voyage to USA
Travels to America aboard the cargo ship Jaladuta, surviving two severe heart attacks at sea.
ISKCON Founded
Incorporates the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in New York City.
Public Kirtan
Prabhupada's dynamic outdoor kirtans in Tompkins Square Park begin drawing large, interested crowds.
Bhagavad-gītā Published
His landmark translation 'Bhagavad-gītā As It Is' gets formally published by Macmillan.
Arrival in Europe
Visits mainland Europe and the United Kingdom, greeted heavily by international news crews.
London Ratha Yatra
Inspires the historic first chariot festival processional street march through central London.
Sri Radha Vallabh
Srila Prabhupada personally installs the gorgeous deities of Sri Radha Vallabh in Melbourne.
Eternal Abode
After establishing the worldwide BBT, Srila Prabhupada departs this world peacefully in Vrindavan.
Quotes about Srila Prabhupada
The Living Legacy of Srila Prabhupada
Twelve gifts, still giving
