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A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda (1896 – 1977) is the beloved founder-ācārya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century.
Carrying the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from India to the West, he inspired a worldwide movement dedicated to bhakti-yoga — the yoga of love and devotion to Lord Krishna.
Śrīla Prabhupāda translated and wrote purports to over 70 volumes of sacred texts, established more than 100 temples, and personally guided thousands of students to live lives of simplicity, purity, and joy.
Through his books, music, and teachings, he continues to awaken hearts across generations — reminding us that true happiness comes not from what we possess, but from who we serve.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
In 1973, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada formally accepted Kalakantha das as his disciple. Since then, Kalakantha das has faithfully served Srila Prabhupada through his writing, extensive lecturing, and the management of various Krishna conscious projects.
In 2006, he established the highly successful Krishna House ashram and school in Gainesville, Florida—creating a vibrant model for local youth outreach that is now being replicated in several other cities.
Among his many books and publications, A God Who Dances—a poetic rendition of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam’s Tenth Canto—has been widely appreciated as a unique and deeply relishable presentation of Lord Krishna’s pastimes. More recently, he has translated Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Gītār Gān and Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s Śaraṇāgati into English poetry for the first time, making these timeless classics accessible and enjoyable for contemporary readers.
His latest project - Krishna Meditations is a groundbreaking, modern English translation of the Songs of the Vaiṣṇava Ācāryas, the cherished collection of beloved Vaiṣṇava bhajans. Alongside his literary and preaching work, Kalakantha das and his family are actively applying Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings on varṇāśrama culture by developing a sustainable farm community in Florida.