Srila Prabhupada's Journey to America
Srila Prabhupada

In the port of Calcutta on August 13, 1965, carrying only a small suitcase, an umbrella, and a bag of dry cereal, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, as he was known at the time, climbed up the steep gangway onto a cargo ship named the Jaladuta.

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My dear Vaisnava, seeing a person like you is the perfection of one's eyesight; touching your lotus feet is the perfection of the sense of touch; and glorifying your good qualities is the tongue's real purpose, for in the material world it is very difficult to find a pure devotee of the Lord.

Hari-bhakti-suddhodaya 13-2

Srila Prabhupada in 1966

Krishna's appearance

Vasudeva and Devaki

Vasudeva carries Krishna

Nanda Mahotsava

Krishna and the Cowherds

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Jagannath Baladeva Subhadra wallpainting in Jagannath Puri

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