Bhagavata Katha by HDG A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Episodes

  1. 04/27/2025

    জড় বস্তু এবং চিন্ময় বস্তু কী?

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    7 min
  2. 04/27/2025

    এই মল মূত্রের শরীর কিভাবে ভালোবাসার যোগ্য হতে পারে?

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    15 min
  3. 04/27/2025

    মানুষের গাধার মতো পরিশ্রম করা উচিত নয়

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    7 min
  4. 04/27/2025

    কৃষ্ণ কথায় পরম মঙ্গল সাধিত হয়

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    6 min
  5. 04/27/2025

    সংসার দাবানল থেকে কিভাবে মুক্ত হব

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    4 min
  6. 04/27/2025

    এই মানব জীবন বড়ই দুর্লভ

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    12 min
  7. আদর্শ গৃহস্থ জীবন

    04/26/2025

    আদর্শ গৃহস্থ জীবন

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    32 min
  8. 04/26/2025

    রাখে কৃষ্ণ মারে কে?

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    38 min
  9. 04/26/2025

    কৃষ্ণের দাস হওয়াই ভালো

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    7 min
  10. পশুদের কি খাদ্যাভাব আছে?

    04/26/2025

    পশুদের কি খাদ্যাভাব আছে?

    A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. At the age of 69, he embarked on a journey to the United States in 1965, carrying only a few books and a deep faith in Krishna. Despite initial struggles, he established ISKCON in 1966, which grew into a global movement promoting bhakti-yoga, devotional service, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. His teachings emphasized self-realization, spiritual discipline, and a life dedicated to Krishna. He encouraged his followers to adopt a pure lifestyle, avoiding meat, gambling, intoxication, and illicit relationships. His literary contributions, including Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, remain foundational texts for ISKCON devotees. Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide. His work transformed the global spiritual landscape, making Krishna consciousness accessible to seekers across cultures.

    20 min

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A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.