Srila Prabhupada Milestones
A chronological journey celebrating the monumental life, pure devotion, and global mission of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Appearance of Srila Prabhupada
Srila Prabhupada was born in Calcutta, West Bengal on 1st September.
Childhood Ratha Yatra Festival
Srila Prabhupada conducted a Ratha Yatra festival in a suburb of Calcutta.
Worship of Radha-Krishna Deities
Srila Prabhupada began worshiping Radha-Krishna.
Student at Scottish Church College
Srila Prabhupada joined as a Student of Philosophy at Scottish Churches’ College.
Grihastha Ashrama & Marriage
Entered into married life (grihastha ashrama)
B.A. Examination & Nationalist Spirit
Appeared in BA Exam
Manager at Bose Laboratory
Appointed as assistant manager of Bose Laboratory. Joined Mahatma Gandhi’s movement.
Historic Meeting with His Spiritual Master
Met his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, who ordered him to preach in the West
First Pilgrimage to Vrindavana
Visited Vrindavana for the first time.
Establishing Allahabad Gaudiya Math
Assisted in establishing Allahabad center of Gaudiya Matha.
Formal Diksha Initiation
Initiated by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura.
Founding Bombay Gaudiya Math
Helped establish Gowalia Tank center of Gaudiya Matha.
The Sacred Instruction at Radha Kunda
Instructed by his spiritual master on publishing books and constructing temples.
Final Letter and Western Mission Order
A final order from his spiritual master to preach in the West.
Honored with the Title "Bhaktivedanta"
Honored with the title “Bhaktivedanta” by the society of Gaudiya Vaishnavas.
Inauguration of Back to Godhead Magazine
Started the Back to Godhead Magazine
Founding The League of Devotees
Started League of Devotees in Jhansi. Initiated his first disciple, Acharya Prabhakar.
Retirement & Vanaprastha Ashrama
Retired from family life, adopting vanaprastha (retired) order of life
Acceptance of Sannyasa
Accepted renounced order of life (sannyasa).
Publication of "Easy Journey to Other Planets"
Published first book, Easy Journey to Other Planets.
Srimad-Bhagavatam First Canto, Vol 1
Published Volume 1 of First Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam.
Historic Voyage of the Steamship Jaladuta
Journeyed to the USA in order to fulfill the order of his spiritual master. During that journey at Jaladuta ship for about 1 month, at that time he experiences two-time heart attacks.
Incorporation of ISKCON
Established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Completion of Bhagavad-gita As It Is
Completed translation and commentary of Bhagavad-gita As It Is.
Macmillan Publishes Bhagavad-gita As It Is
Bhagavad-gita As It Is published by Macmillan Company.
Establishment of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Established the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) for publishing his books.
Sri Chaitanya-charitamrita in 17 Volumes
Completed translation of and published Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita in 17 volumes.
Founding the Bhaktivedanta Institute
Established the Bhaktivedanta Institute for Scientific Preaching.
Disappearance & Eternal Samadhi
At the age of 81, he disappeared from this material world in Vrindavan, India.
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Guru Parampara
The 32 acharyas of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya succession.
Biography
Read the inspiring life history of the Founder-Acharya.
Teachings
Timeless wisdom and foundational philosophical principles.
Letters
Personal guidance and correspondence with disciples.
Vedic Books
Explore Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srimad-Bhagavatam, etc.