Srila
Prabhupada
He built a house in which the whole world can live.
— ISKCON Founder
Accomplishments of Srila Prabhupada
At the advanced age of 69, Srila Prabhupada traveled to the West and sparked a spiritual revolution that would change the course of history.
Srila Prabhupada’s attempts to propagate Krishna Consciousness were initially met with resistance. However, after incorporating ISKCON in New York in 1966, he achieved the impossible. In the next 11 years, he circled the globe fourteen times, inspiring followers and engaging with leaders, scholars, and spiritual seekers.
Key Milestones
Global Outreach
Circled the globe fourteen times in just 11 years to propagate Krishna Consciousness.
Temple Construction
Established 108 temples, farm communities, and cultural centers worldwide.
Literary Contribution
Authored over 80 volumes of authoritative translations and commentaries on Vedic scriptures.
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Founded the BBT, now the world's largest publisher of Vedic literature.
Disciplic Succession
Initiated thousands of disciples from all backgrounds into the Vaishnava tradition.
Rath Yatra Festivals
Inaugurated the grand Rath Yatra festival in major cities like San Francisco, London, and New York.
The Cultural Revolution
Arriving during the decade of discontent, Srila Prabhupada offered the American youth—who were disillusioned with the status quo and searching for alternatives—a genuine spiritual path. He brought the movement to the public eye through:
Public Chanting
Introduced the congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra in public parks and streets (Sankirtana).
Back to Godhead
revived and distributed the 'Back to Godhead' magazine to spread spiritual knowledge globally.
Sunday Love Feasts
Started the famous 'Sunday Love Feast' program, distributing free sanctified vegetarian food (Prasadam).
Classroom of the World
Delivered lectures from Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam in rented storefronts, making Vedic wisdom accessible to all.
Documentary
Srila Prabhupada - The Acharya
Chanting in the parks
Distributing Back to Godhead Magazine
Delivering Lectures
Establishing Temples
Vision for Self-Sufficiency
To revive the Krishna conscious tradition, he envisioned God-centered self-sufficient farm communities based on the principles of "Simple Living, High Thinking". He established gurukuls and temples worldwide.
"No one should go hungry within a 10 mile radius of an ISKCON temple."