Swami Prabhupada's full name was Abhay Charan De. He was also known as A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He was born on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India. His parents named him Abhay Charan, which means "one who takes shelter at the lotus feet of the Lord."

As a child, Abhay Charan showed a deep interest in spirituality and would often visit local temples and holy places with his father. He was a brilliant student and received a degree in chemistry from the prestigious Scottish Church College in Calcutta. After completing his education, he joined the business world and became a successful businessman.

However, Abhay Charan's true calling was to spread the message of Bhagavad Gita, the ancient Vedic text, to the world. He met his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, in 1922 and became his disciple. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura gave him the name Abhay Charanaravinda dasa, which means "servant of the lotus feet of the Lord."

In 1933, Abhay Charan took sannyasa, the renounced order of life, and became known as Bhaktivedanta Swami. He dedicated the next 32 years of his life to studying and writing commentaries on Vedic scriptures. In 1944, he started a magazine called "Back to Godhead" to spread the message of Bhagavad Gita and Vedic culture.

In 1965, at the age of 69, Bhaktivedanta Swami traveled to the United States to fulfill his spiritual master's desire of spreading the message of Bhagavad Gita in the Western world. He arrived in New York City with only $7 and a trunk of books. He faced many challenges and obstacles, but he never gave up.

In 1966, Bhaktivedanta Swami established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) to spread the teachings of Bhagavad Gita and the practice of bhakti-yoga. He became known as Swami Prabhupada, which means "one who has taken shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Krishna."

Swami Prabhupada traveled extensively, giving lectures and initiating thousands of disciples into the practice of bhakti-yoga. He also translated and wrote commentaries on over 70 volumes of Vedic scriptures. He established temples and centers all over the world and inspired millions of people to embrace the principles of Krishna consciousness.

Swami Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977, in Vrindavan, India. Although he physically left this world, his teachings and legacy continue to inspire people to lead a life of devotion and service to God. He is remembered as a great