His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) is the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He is widely regarded as the world's most distinguished teacher of Vedic religion and thought, and is especially respected as the contemporary world's leading authority on bhakti-yoga (devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna).

In 1965, at the age of 69, Srila Prabhupada traveled from India to America aboard a cargo ship, carrying with him just $7 in change, a trunk of books, and a message of spiritual wisdom. Within a year, he established ISKCON in New York City. In the next eleven years, he circled the globe fourteen times, established over 100 temples, initiated thousands of disciples, and produced over 80 volumes of authoritative translations and commentaries on Vedic literature.

Srila Prabhupada's most significant contribution is his books, which are highly respected by scholars for their authority, depth, and clarity. His works have been translated into over 80 languages and include the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, the multi-volume Srimad-Bhagavatam, and the Sri Caitanya-caritamrita.