The spiritual ambassador who brought the timeless wisdom of the Vedas to the West.
Born Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, his destiny was shaped by a single encounter in 1922. His spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur, requested him to spread the message of Krishna Consciousness in the English-speaking world.
For decades, Abhay prepared—balancing family responsibilities and deep scriptural study—until the call of renunciation became absolute.
Before the global movement, there were years of austerity in the holy land of Vrindavan.
At 69, Srila Prabhupada boarded the Jaladuta cargo ship. He carried only 40 rupees, a trunk of books, and a heart full of devotion. After surviving two heart attacks at sea, he arrived at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier, ready to begin his mission.
Srila Prabhupada’s greatest legacy is his books, translated into over 75 languages and distributed by the millions worldwide.
In just 11 years, he circled the globe 14 times, establishing 108 temples and founding the world's largest vegetarian food relief program, Food for Life.
His compassion knew no boundaries of race, religion, or nationality, uniting thousands in the chanting of the Holy Names.
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
1896 — 1977
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CA 5 SLN City, Tavarakere Hobli,
South Bangalore, Karnataka 562130
