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Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON тАУ A Global Spiritual Movement
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ЁЯУЬ The Beginning: Srila PrabhupadaтАЩs Historic Mission
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was founded in 1966 in New York City by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada at the age of 70.
With deep compassion and unwavering faith, Srila Prabhupada left India in 1965 to fulfill the instruction of his spiritual master: to spread the teachings of Lord Krishna and Bhagavad-gita to the English-speaking world.What began as a small storefront in the Bowery has now grown into one of the worldтАЩs largest spiritual and cultural movements.
ЁЯХКя╕П Srila PrabhupadaтАЩs Legacy
Srila Prabhupada personally authored more than 80 volumes of books, including Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srimad-Bhagavatam, and Caitanya-caritamrita.
His teachings continue to guide millions of devotees, students, and spiritual seekers across the globe.
тАЬI have built a house in which the whole world can live.тАЭ тАУ Srila Prabhupada
ISKCON is rooted in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, following the teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the 16th-century incarnation of Lord Krishna who inaugurated the sankirtana movement (congregational chanting of the holy names).
The mission of ISKCON is to:
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ЁЯМН Spread Krishna consciousness around the world
ЁЯУЪ Teach the science of the soul through Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam
ЁЯЩП Promote bhakti yoga and devotional service to Lord Krishna
ЁЯНЫ Distribute sanctified vegetarian food (prasadam)
ЁЯРД Protect cows and promote simple, sustainable living
ЁЯО╢ Establish kirtan and spiritual festivals everywhere
ЁЯМР Global Presence Today
From that single center in New York, ISKCON has expanded to:
700+ temples, farm communities, and cultural centers
65+ eco-villages and cow protection projects
Dozens of schools and educational institutes
Billions of plates of prasadam served globally through food relief (Food for Life)
ISKCON now includes:
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Devotees in over 100 countries
Translations of Srila PrabhupadaтАЩs books in 80+ languages
Worldwide kirtan festivals, book distribution marathons, and online preaching
ЁЯЩМ Join Us as a Volunteer
"Serve with your hands, uplift with your heart."
"Serve with your hands, uplift with your heart."
ISKCON HKM Bhilai warmly invites you to join our spiritual family as a volunteer. Whether you're a student, professional, homemaker, or retired тАФ there's always a way to serve the Lord.
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