published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa Although the English-Sanskrit compound “founder-acarya” is less than a century old, its seeds in the Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition date from the time of Lord Caitanya. The Disciplic Succession – What It Means Especially in ISKCON’s early years, when Srila Prabhupada’s teachings were…
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published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa During twelve pioneering years, Srila Prabhupada accepted the role of ISKCON’s founder-acarya with complete humility, nonstop surrender, and protective love. A Night of Krsna Consciousness in Columbus It is May 1969. In Columbus, Ohio, Srila Prabhupada is scheduled to share the stage…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa How Srila Prabhupada’s spiritual roots, planted by Krsna and watered by his predecessors, blossomed into a worldwide mission. From the beginning, signs of Abhay Charan De’s divine destiny appeared: his birth1 by the Ganges on Nandotsava, the celebration of Lord Krsna’s advent;…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa Srila Prabhupada demonstrated that empowerment to preach comes from empowering others to preach. Shocking as it was, the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in January 1948 only intensified Abhay’s desire to spread the movement of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta and Lord Caitanya. Unable to…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa How ISKCON members can serve Srila Prabhupada both now and into the future. Between 1965 and 1977 Srila Prabhupada wrote dozens of books, opened over a hundred centers, and initiated thousands of disciples worldwide. By the summer of 1977 his nonstop…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa Srila Prabhupada was powerful because he was purely transparent—he wanted nothing for himself. Only twice in the Bhagavad-gita do two verses begin with the same Sanskrit line. In 9.34 and 18.65 Krsna highlights our need to always think of Him, and…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa Srila Prabhupada’s dual role as Founder-Acarya and spiritual father anchors ISKCON in both sacred authority and loving care. By May 1977 Srila Prabhupada’s health had been declining for months. It was time to return to Vrindavan, India, his “home,” as he…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa How Srila Prabhupada remains present in ISKCON as its eternal guide, inspiration, and heart. Universal Teacher The year was 1935. In February Abhaya Charanaravinda Dasa spoke at the Vyasa-puja1 celebration of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura in Bombay. Not only was the…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa To honor Srila Prabhupada, we must follow him—not just remember him. Studying Srila Prabhupada’s teachings without studying his life and how he lived and applied those teachings is impersonal. And becoming attached to Prabhupada’s personality without studying and following his teachings…
published by BTG used with permission Author: Suresvara Dasa Vyasa-puja 1972: A Guru of Gurus The year is 1972. In New Vrindaban, West Virginia, it is Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja Day. As the sun climbs to the meridian, the thick mist shrouding the foothills gives way to a spotless blue. Inside…