His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Founder-Ācārya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Śrīla Prabhupāda (1896–1977) was born in Kolkata. In 1965, at the age of 69, he travelled to America to share the teachings of Bhagavad-gītā, and in 1966 he founded ISKCON in New York.
His translations and commentaries, including Bhagavad-gītā As It Is and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, are read around the world. He gave special importance to Gurukula education, so that children could grow up with knowledge, character and devotion.
His instructions on Gurukula
“Gurukula means we should always know that all the students, they should be educated in such a way that they become good citizens, good devotees, and they know the values of life.”
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
“If you can open an ideal institution for the future children of our associates, it will be a great service.”
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
“Ideal institute. I am thinking so many things, but my life is ending. So keep this ideal, especially young men. That’s all.”
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda