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Srila Prabhupada refers to A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda (1896–1977), the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the Hare Krishna Movement.

Here are some key details about him:

🔹 Full Name:

Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

🔹 Life and Mission:

• Born on September 1, 1896, in Kolkata (then Calcutta), India.
• Became a disciple of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura in 1922, who instructed him to spread Krishna consciousness in the English language.
• Took sannyasa (renounced order of life) in 1959.
• In 1965, at the age of 69, he traveled alone to the United States aboard a cargo ship, the Jaladuta, to fulfill his spiritual master’s mission.

🔹 Achievements:

• Founded ISKCON in New York City in 1966.
• Translated and provided commentaries for over 80 volumes of sacred texts, including:
  
• Bhagavad-gītā As It Is
• Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
• Caitanya-caritāmṛta
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• Established 108 temples worldwide during his lifetime.
• Inspired millions to adopt the bhakti-yoga path centered on Krishna devotion.
• Popularized the Hare Krishna Mahamantra:
  Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
  Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

🔹 Legacy:

• ISKCON continues to thrive globally, with hundreds of temples, farm communities, schools, and vegetarian restaurants.
• Srila Prabhupada is revered as the Śikṣā-guru (instructing spiritual master) by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism around the world.

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