A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, also known as Swami Prabhupāda, was an Indian religious leader and author who founded the Hare Krishna movement.

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Profession :

Religious Leader

Birthday :

1896

Death Date:

November 14, 1977

Age :

81

Birthplace :

Calcutta, India

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, also known as Swami Prabhupāda, was an influential Indian spiritual leader and author who established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly referred to as the Hare Krishna movement, in 1965. He is best known for his translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, titled Bhagavad-gita As It Is, and has written and translated over 70 volumes of Vedic literature. His teachings and the Hare Krishna movement have played a significant role in promoting Hinduism in the West.

Some of Swami Prabhupāda’s notable accomplishments include:
1. Establishing ISKCON, which helped spread the Hare Krishna movement globally.
2. Advocating for and practicing vegetarianism, thereby promoting it in the Western world.
3. Disseminating the practice of Bhakti yoga through his teachings and writings.
4. Producing a multivolume commentated translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana).
5. Writing the book “Easy Journey to Other Planets.”

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda’s spiritual contributions and his dedication to spreading Krishna’s teachings have had a lasting impact on the world.