A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) was a prominent Indian spiritual leader and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement. He introduced bhakti yoga, the path of devotion to God, to a global audience, emphasizing the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and other Vedic scriptures. Prabhupada aimed to promote peace and spiritual understanding through the practice of chanting, meditation, and community service. His efforts significantly popularized Hindu philosophy in the West, and he established temples and communities worldwide, fostering a diverse spiritual movement.