ISKCON
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Founder of Iskcon Shrill Provupad
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| Born | Abhay Charan De 1 September 1896 |
|---|---|
| Died | 14 November 1977 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Bhaktivedānta Swami's Samadhi, Vrindavan |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Vaishnavism |
| Lineage | Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya |
| Sect | Gaudiya Vaishnavism |
| Notable work(s) | Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Caitanya Caritāmṛta |
| Alma mater | Scottish Church College of the University of Calcutta (B.A.)[1] |
| Monastic name | Abhaya Caraṇāravinda Bhakti-vedānta Svāmī |
| Temple | Gaudiya Math, ISKCON |
| Philosophy | Achintya Bheda Abheda |
| Religious career | |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī |
| Based in | Vrindavan, India |
| Period in office | 1966–1977 |
| Predecessor | Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī |
| Initiation | Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Diksa 1933 by Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī |
| Ordination | Gaudiya Sannyasa, 1959, by Bhaktiprajnāna Keśava Gosvāmī |
| Post | Guru, Acārya |
| Website | Official Website of ISKCON Official Website of Prabhupada |
His sannyasa name is "Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami" or abbreviated as "A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami".
In his 1956 and 1958 Back to Godhead (BTG) magazines, "Goswami" prefixes his name. In his 1960 BTGs as well as some letterheads, "Tridandi Goswami" prefixes his name. In a letter, he explains his usage of "Tridandi Goswami" for Vaisnava sannyasins.[22] In the 1970 to present BTGs as well as his books, his name is written with the following honorifics: "His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda".
Other honorifics:
- His Divine Grace – Title of address bestowed by American disciples, popularised by ISKCON.
- Swāmījī – Original honorific used by American disciples.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda – Bestowed by American disciples, 1968, popularized by ISKCON. Also written as "Prabhupāda".
- Svāmī Mahārāj – Used in his home denomination Gauḍīya Maṭha (where "Prabhupāda" is confined to Bhaktisiddhānta Gosvāmī).
- Śrīla Bhaktivedānta – Used in Chaitanya Mission / Science of Identity (where "Prabhupad" is confined to Chris Butler).
Early life[edit]
Born on 1 September 1896, the day after Janmastami (the birth date of Lord Krishna), one of the most important festivals, in a noble Kayastha Bengali family in Calcutta,[23] he was named Abhay Charan,(lit. 'one who is fearless, having taken shelter at Lord's feet.') Since he was born on the day of Nandotsava ("the celebration of Nanda," Krishna's father, a traditional festival in honour of Krishna's birth) he was also called Nandulāl. His parents, "Sriman" Gour Mohan De and "Srimati" Rajani De, were devout Vaishnavas (devotees of Vishnu). In accordance with Bengali tradition, his mother had gone to the home of her parents for the birth, and only a few days later Abhay returned with parents to his home at 6 Sitakanta Banerjee Lane, Kolkata.[24]
He received a European-style education at the Scottish Church College affiliated to the University of Calcutta, which was well regarded among Bengali. The professors, most of whom were Europeans, were known as sober, moral men.[25] The college was located in north Calcutta, near the De's family home on Harrison Road. In the college, Abhay Charan De (অভয়চরণ দে) was a member of the English Society as well as that of the Sanskrit Society, and it has been suggested that his education provided him with a foundation for his future leadership.[10][24] He graduated in 1920 with majors in English, philosophy and economics.[26] He rejected his diploma in response to Gandhi's independence movement.[27] When he was 22 years old, he married Radharani Devi, who was then 11 years old, in a marriage arranged by their parents. At 14, she gave birth to their first son.[28]
Reason for leaving home[edit]
Once Srila Prabhupad had gone to preach about Vaishnavism and Lord Krishna, his wife sold his manuscript to a book seller in exchange of tea, after, in a conversation with his wife she said in anger said that she preferred tea over him.[29][30][31] Srila Prabhupada tried his hardest to convince his wife to help him in his mission throughout his household life till 1950, but his wife was not interested. Srila Prabhuphada was eager and anxious to fulfill his Spiritual master's instructions and order of giving this wonderful gift of godconsciousness, Krishnaconsciousness (consciousness for Krishna) to humanity so that all souls of the world could get relief out of pains and suffering. So one day he decided to renunciate the household and dedicated his life for humanity.[32]
