Sing Dance and Pray

<b>The authorized biography of the Hare Krishna movement's founder.</b> <p/><b>When A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada entered the port of New York City on September 17 1965 few Americans took notice</b>--<b>but he was not merely another immigran</b>t. He was on a mission to introduce ancient teachings of Vedic India to mainstream America. Before Srila Prabhupada passed away at the age of eighty-one on November 14 1977 his mission was successful. He had founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) colloquially known as the 'Hare Krishna Movement ' and saw it grow into a worldwide confederation of more than 100 temples ashrams and cultural centers. <p/> This is the inspirational story of Srila Prabhupada. As the founder of ISKCON he 'emerged as a major figure of Western counterculture <b> initiating thousands of young Americans.'</b> <p/> He has been described as a charismatic leader who was successful in acquiring followers in many countries including the United States Europe and India. Srila Prabhupada's story is bound to put you on a path of self-realization.