- Founded ISKCON: A Global Spiritual Movement
In 1966, Srila Prabhupada founded ISKCON in New York City, creating a formal structure to propagate Krishna consciousness around the world. Today, ISKCON has: - Translated and published over 70 Vedic books
- Brought the Bhagavad-Gita to the West – and made it a bestseller
Of all his literary works, Bhagavad-Gita As It Is is a landmark publication. Because of its clear explanations and faithfulness to tradition, it:
Became the most widely read English Gita translation
- Established global Rath Yatra festivals
Srila Prabhupada revived the ancient Rath Yatra tradition of Jagannatha Puri and exported it to cities such as San Francisco, London and New York. These vibrant street festivals now take place in hundreds of cities, attracting millions of people. - Established deities and temples around the world
Srila Prabhupada personally established Krishna deities in the following cities:
New York (Radha-Govinda),
Los Angeles (Rukmini-Dvarakadish),
London (Radha-Landeshwara),
Vrindavana (Krishna-Balarama),
Mayapur (Pancha-tatva)
- Started the Hare Krishna maha-mantra movement
Srila Prabhupada began the public chanting (sankirtana) of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, fulfilling Lord Chaitanya’s prophecy that Krishna’s name would be heard in every city and village.
- Pioneered the distribution of sacred food (prasadam)
Srila Prabhupada emphasized that food offered to Krishna becomes spiritually powerful and can uplift anyone who eats it. Because of this vision:
- Empowered youth and Western seekers
In a time of cultural rebellion and spiritual quest, Srila Prabhupada gave meaning and structure to disheartened youth. He:
- Created the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT)
Founded in 1972, BBT is now the world’s largest publisher of Vaishnava literature. Through this trust, Srila Prabhupada ensured:
- Laid the foundation for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
While not completed in his lifetime, Srila Prabhupada envisioned a magnificent temple in Mayapur that would combine: