Bhaktivedanta

In a world filled with interpretations and opinions, this groundbreaking biography of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada stands apart as the most authoritative and unadulterated account of his extraordinary life and mission.

Drawn exclusively from Srila Prabhupada's own statements – his books, lectures, letters, and conversations – this book eliminates speculation, misinterpretation, or mundane viewpoints. It presents the Founder-Acarya of the Hare Krishna movement exactly as he revealed himself: a powerful representative of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu's disciplic succession and an eternally liberated soul (nitya-siddha) dedicated to spreading pure Krishna consciousness.

Woven into a fluent, engaging narrative, this biography reads like an inspiring spiritual journey. Nearly every page is enriched with stunning photos and original illustrations, including depictions of events from Srila Prabhupada's life and the lives of previous acaryas in the Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage that have never appeared in any art form before. To ensure the highest authenticity and visual depth, the publishers personally traveled throughout India to photograph the sacred places connected to Srila Prabhupada's life and the events described in the book.

This work uncovers numerous connections between events in Prabhupada's life and points in his teachings across his books, lectures, letters, and conversations – links that become evident through comprehensive compilation and research of his complete body of work. No other biography matches this one's depth and volume, as most focus primarily on external events without integrating the full philosophical context he provided.

Appealing to followers of Srila Prabhupada across all Hare Krishna groups and institutions – regardless of differences in execution – this book unites devotees in appreciation of his pure devotion and transcendental legacy.

This is the definitive biography for any devotee seeking the most complete, authoritative, and visually rich presentation of Srila Prabhupada's life based solely on his own words.

Publisher: ‎ The Bhaktivedanta Lives In Sound Society Ltd.
Publication date: ‎ December 27, 2025
Language: ‎ English
Cover: Hard
Print length: ‎ 687 pages
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1068231605
Item Weight: ‎ 10.08 ounces -- need to check!
Dimensions: ‎ 5 x 0.11 x 8 inches -- need to check!