Srila Prabhupada’s mission was to systematically share spiritual knowledge, establish the sankirtana movement, and educate people in the principles and practices of spiritual life. He inspired his disciples to establish self-sufficient farm communities based on the principle of “simple living and high thinking” and founded a Gurukula in Dallas, Texas, in 1972 to introduce children to spiritual education from an early age.

He also trained his disciples in the time-honoured tradition of Deity worship and introduced the worship of Tulasi. In 1972, he established the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, through which his teachings and translations of Vedic literature were published and distributed in numerous languages, helping Krishna consciousness reach people across the world.Srila Prabhupada’s connection with devotional culture began in his childhood, when he participated in Ratha Yatra celebrations in Calcutta with his friends and neighbours. This early experience connected him with India’s rich spiritual heritage and the joy of devotional practices that would later become an important part of his life’s mission.