His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) is widely regarded as the foremost Vedic scholar, translator, and teacher of the modern era. He is especially respected as the world’s most prominent contemporary authority on bhakti-yoga, devotional service to the Supreme Person, Krishna, as taught by the ancient Vedic writings of India. In 1966, he founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), through which he inspired thousands of people worldwide to devote their lives to Krishna consciousness, launching one of the fastest-growing spiritual movements in the history of the world.