A life that carried a timeless message

Abhay Charan: The Fulfilment of a Prophecy

Discover the remarkable life of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada through a 45-part television epic.

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45 chapters 25 minutes each

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THE BIOGRAPHYAbhay CharanPART 01—45 · A LIFE OF DEVOTION

45EPISODES

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A life in service

A story that travelled across the world

Based on Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta by HH Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Abhay Charan follows Srila Prabhupada’s dedication to sharing the teachings of Lord Chaitanya and the science of God realization.

Embarked upon in 1995 by HH Bhakti Charu Swami for Srila Prabhupada’s centennial, the series first reached audiences on Indian national television. It brings a remarkable journey of faith, perseverance, and spiritual culture to the screen.

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FROM THE ARCHIVESBehind the story

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THE ORIGINAL SERIES · EST. 1995

A life in service

A life that carried bhakti across the world

Born Abhay Charan De in Calcutta on September 1, 1896, he met Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati in 1922 and was asked to share Krishna’s teachings in English. Initiated in 1933, he spent the next 32 years preparing for that mission. In 1965, aged 69, he sailed to New York aboard the Jaladuta; after 35 days at sea and two heart attacks, he arrived with seven dollars and a trunk of books. He began teaching and leading kirtan in New York, founded ISKCON in 1966, and travelled the world 14 times. His students helped establish temples, farm communities, a publishing house, educational institutions, and the Hare Krishna Food for Life programme. He authored more than 70 books, translated into 76 languages, and passed away in Vrindavan on November 14, 1977.

Srila Prabhupada with German ISKCON devotees

With devotees in Germany

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1896Calcutta

1965Journey to the West

1966ISKCON founded

70+Books authored

Produced by Veda Foundation

The making of Abhay Charan

His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami wanted to honour his spiritual master with more than praise: a dramatic telling of Srila Prabhupada’s struggles, triumphs, and disappointments. Based on Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta by HH Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, the series was made for Indian television in 25-minute episodes. Episode one first aired on September 7, 1996, the day after Srila Prabhupada’s centennial appearance day, and the weekly broadcasts reached millions across India. Bhakti Charu Swami (1945–2020) joined ISKCON in Mayapur in 1976, served Srila Prabhupada, translated more than fifty volumes into Bengali, and became an initiating guru and GBC leader. In 1995 he took on the series; in 2004 he oversaw the building of the Ujjain ISKCON temple.

Abhay Charan is produced and distributed by Veda Foundation, the public charitable trust of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami. The series brings the biography Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta to the screen and follows a life of perseverance, service, and spiritual teaching.

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His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami with devotees

With devotees and disciples

A journey through every episode

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45 EPISODES

Episode 01

Janmashtami Festival and Birth of Srila Prabhupada

Episode 02

Srila Prabhupada Childhood Ceremonies & Influence of Phalgu Baba

Episode 03

Bhaktivinod Thakur Challenges Phalgu Baba

Episode 04

End of Phalgu Baba and The Dawn of Abhay’s Disease

Episode 05

Gaur Mohan's Faith Tested & Abhay's First Rathayatra Festival

Episode 06

Bimala Prasad’s Initiation and A Special Gift for Abhay

Episode 07

Gaura Mohan Shapes Abhay’s Future and The Marriage of Rajeshwari

Episode 08

Abhay's Safe Return From A Religious Riot

Episode 09

Passing Away of Abhay's Mother and Pastimes of King Chitraketu

Episode 10

Saraswati Thakur’s Sannyas & Abhay’s dissent at modern education

Episode 11

The influence of Subash Chandra Bose & Abhay’s marriage finalized

Episode 12

Abhay’s Trip to Jagannath Puri- A Childhood Dream Comes True

Episode 13

Abhay Hears Lord Jagannath's Appearance Pastimes

Episode 14

Fight For Indian Independence and Abhay Rejected British Degree

Episode 15

Abhay Celebrates His First Born & Saraswati Thakur Scorns British

Episode 16

Abhay’s Search Fulfilled & Seed is Planted With Saraswati Thakur

Episode 17

The Outbreak of Cholera and Abhay Meets The Monks of Gaudiya Math

Episode 18

Abhay’s Unwavering Devotional Service Amidst Business Challenges

Episode 19

Saraswati Thakur Initiated and Instructed Abhay To Preach

Episode 20

Saraswati Thakur Gives Historic Instruction to Print Books

Episode 21

The Passing of Saraswati Thakur

Episode 22

Abhay Embarked on His Preaching Mission

Episode 23

Bhaktivedanta Swami Stays at Radha Damodar Temple

Episode 24

Bhaktivedanta Swami strives to print Srimad Bhagavatam and sets sail

Episode 25

Butler Town Blessed as Bhaktivedanta Swami Initiates Preaching

Episode 26

Bhaktivedanta Swami plants the seeds of Bhakti in Youth's Heart

Episode 27

Bhaktivedanta Swami takes Sankirtana on the Streets of New York

Episode 28

Historic Milestone : Bhaktivedanta Swami Registers ISKCON

Episode 29

Bhaktivedanta Swami Creates Waves as The New York Times features

Episode 30

Bhaktivedanta Swami Takes Sankirtan to San Francisco

Episode 31

Bhaktivedanta Swami Stars in a Concert By Rock Star Ginsberg

Episode 32

Jagannath Comes West & ISKCON’s First Rath Yatra at San Francisco

Episode 33

Hare Krishna Tops The Charts...

Episode 34

London Leads The Way: George Harrison helps Bhaktivedanta Swami...

Episode 35

London Leads The Way : Installation of Radha Londoniswara..

Episode 36

In Los Angeles : Bhaktivedanta Swami Write Books...

Episode 37

Juhu : Bhaktivedanta Swami Faces Injustices & Devotees Persevere

Episode 38

Juhu Saga II Mr. Nair commits atrocities against Bhaktivedanta Swami

Episode 39

Juhu Saga 3 :ISKCON Wins The Case & A Magnificent Temple is Built

Episode 40

West Virginia: Bhaktivedanta Swami’s First Farm Project Begins

Episode 41

Preaching is Promising in Europe and Australia

Episode 42

Bhaktivedanta Swami Conquers Paris

Episode 43

Bhaktivinod Thakur Discovers Lord Chaitanya’s Birth Place

Episode 44

Bhaktivinod Thakur Resigns and Begins to Lay The Foundation

Episode 45

Mahaprabhu Delivers Kazi and Foretells The Prophecy of Prabhupada

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Russian-language Abhay Charan pendrive launch in Mayapur

05 NOVEMBER 2024

Русский · Russian

The Russian-language pendrive edition was launched on November 5, 2024, in Mayapur during Kartik Damodar month, in the presence of HH Jayapataka Swami and HH Radhanath Swami.

Odia-language Abhay Charan pendrive launch

2024 · ODIA RELEASE

ଓଡ଼ିଆ · Odia

The Odia pendrive edition was also launched in November 2024. In 2021, HH Lokanath Goswami launched the special pendrive edition on the occasion of HH Bhakti Charu Swami’s Vyasa Puja. On December 31, 2021, HH Bhakti Prema Swami presented it to Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal.

45 ORIGINAL EPISODES

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The source site lists a reusable 64 GB USB 3.0 pendrive with all 45 original episodes, approximately 30 minutes each. The listed editions are English, Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Tamil, and Russian. Ask the archive team for current availability.

Abhay Charan pendrive presented to Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal · 31 December 2021

A message from HH Bhakti Prema Swami

Produced by HH Bhakti Charu Swami in honour of Srila Prabhupada’s centennial.

A message from HH Bhakti Prema Swami

HH Bhakti Prema Swami and HH Bhakti Charu Swami

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