International Society for

Krishna Consciousness

Definition

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is the spiritual institution founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in July 1966 as a continuation of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya sampradaya. ISKCON was personally directed by its Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada until his departure on November 14, 1977. According to Srila Prabhupada's will, ISKCON continued thereafter under the ultimate managing authority of the Governing Body Commission (GBC).

Accordingly, ISKCON is that institution founded by Srila Prabhupada and originally directed by him, which continues to be directed after his departure by the GBC.

1.2    Principles\: The Seven Purposes of ISKCON

1. To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all peoples in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life, and to achieve real unity and peace in the world.

2. To propagate consciousness of Krsna as it is revealed in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.

3. To bring the members of the Society together with each other and nearer to Krsna, the prime entity, and thus develop the idea within the members and humanity at large that each soul is part and parcel of the quality of Godhead (Krsna).

4. To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement of congregational chanting of the holy name of God as revealed in the teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

5. To erect for the members, and for society at large, a holy place of transcendental pastimes, dedicated to the Personality of Krsna.

6. To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler and more natural way of life.

7. With a view towards achieving the aforementioned purposes, to publish and distribute periodicals, magazines, books, and other writings.

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Srila Prabhupada,

The Founder-Acarya of ISKCON

Definition

To fulfill the previous acarya's desire for a united worldwide preaching organization to expand Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's mission, Srila Prabhupada founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness as a distinct branch of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya-Vaisnava-sampradaya. Therefore he is the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON.

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON. This means that he is ISKCON's link with the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya sampradaya, that his writings, oral teachings, and exemplary actions remain the permanent and irreplaceable basis for all subsequent teachings and activities of ISKCON. He is and will remain always the instructing spiritual master of all devotees in ISKCON. (Law Revision committee 9.6.90)

Principles

The Significance of Srila Prabhupada to ISKCON

1. Srila Prabhupada is the foundational siksa-guru for all ISKCON devotees because he has realized and presented the teachings of the previous acaryas of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya-sampradaya appropriately for the modern age.

2. Srila Prabhupada's instructions are the essential teachings for every ISKCON devotee.

3. Srila Prabhupada's books are the embodiment of his teachings and should be accepted as the standard by all future generations of ISKCON.

4. Srila Prabhupada should be worshipped daily by every ISKCON member.

5. Every ISKCON spiritual master is responsible to guide his disciples to follow Srila Prabhupada's instructions.

6. As Founder-Acarya, Srila Prabhupada gave directions for management, principles of cooperation, and other practical guidelines which form the basis and inspiration for ISKCON's policies.

7. Srila Prabhupada established the Governing Body Commission to execute his will, following the order of the previous acaryas.(94)

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