Srila Prabhupada
Founder-Acharya of ISKCON
Key Teachings
Legacy
He left many books, temples, and a living community of devotees. His work helps people of all ages to learn bhakti, chant, and live a life of love for Krishna.
Disciple Overview
Srila Prabhupada was a humble and strong devotee who wanted to share Krishna's love with many people. He came from a traditional bhakti family and later became a traveling teacher. He wrote and translated many books so that people who do not know Sanskrit could read the words of Krishna. He spoke in clear and simple English. Many men and women became his students and joined him in temple life.
Relationship with Krishna
He always spoke of Krishna as the supreme friend and master. He showed deep love and respect for Krishna in prayer, song, and service. He believed that chanting the holy names brings Krishna close to the heart. He often said that his work was only possible by Krishna's mercy. He remembered his own spiritual teacher who told him to spread Krishna consciousness, and he followed that instruction with faith.
Teachings and Practice Path
Chant Hare Krishna and be happy.
His teaching was simple. He taught people to chant the Hare Krishna mantra, study the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, and live a life of pure devotion. He explained that love for Krishna grows by hearing and serving. He spoke about kindness, moral living, and sharing Krishna's prasadam (sacred food) with others.
Notable Incidents and Service
He left his home and comfort to travel far to teach. He arrived in new lands where people did not know Krishna. He held long talks and simple meetings. He sometimes had hard times with money and health, but he kept working quietly. He spoke often with his guru and with close disciples. He wrote many letters that guided his students. He started temples, sankirtan (public chanting), and book distribution as a way to share Krishna's message.
Legacy and Lessons for Today
His simple life shows that one person can share Krishna's love around the world. He left many books and many teachers who teach today. His work helps children and adults learn to chant, read scripture, and be kind. The lesson is clear: with faith, humility, and hard work, we can serve Krishna and help others come close to Him.
Key Moments
Receiving his Guru's Instruction
He accepted a clear order from his spiritual master to spread Krishna's message and took it to heart.
Traveling to the West
He left his home and went far away to meet people who did not know Krishna and teach them.
Founding a Global Movement
He helped build temples and communities where people could chant, learn, and serve together.
Translating Scripture
He made the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam available in simple English with clear explanations.
Sanatana Goswami was a gentle scholar and leader. He helped find and restore the holy places of Vrindavan. He wrote to explain deep devotional ideas so people could serve Krishna with care and feeling.
A humble poet-saint who loved child Krishna and sang His pastimes with deep feeling. Tradition remembers him for songs that bring listeners close to Krishna.