The Life Story of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: Founder-Acarya of the ISKCON
Title: The Life Story of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: Founder-Acarya of the ISKCON
Author: HH Satsvarupa Maharaj (Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami), Sesa dasa Adhikari, Sravan Kirtan Das and Tarini Radha devi dasi.
Illustrations: Bhaktisiddhanta dasa
Lettering: Vrinda-devi dasi
Publisher: De Publisher
Publication Date: 1983
Format: Paperback (comic style)
Pages: 32
The most inspiring life story of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada in comic style. The 1983 illustrated version of the life story of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is a condensed, visually-focused adaptation of the comprehensive multi-volume biography, Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta.
Key Features of the 1983 Edition
Authorship & Collaboration: The text was adapted by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami and Sesa Dasa Adhikari.
Illustrations: This version is distinct for its use of detailed black-and-white illustrations by the artist Bhaktisiddhanta Dasa, which depict major milestones in Prabhupada’s life, such as his childhood in Calcutta, his meeting with his spiritual master, and his historic journey to New York.
Format & Length: It was originally published as a softbound book by Bala Books and is typically around 38 to 64 pages long, depending on the specific printing.
Accessibility: Designed to be "simple, short, and sublime," it serves as an introductory "picture book" biography suitable for both children and adults who want a quick but devotional overview of his life.
