Bhakti Charu Swami
Indian religious leader and author
Born
September 17th, 1945
79 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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A prominent leader within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), served as a senior disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Played a significant role in promoting Krishna consciousness worldwide, especially in India and the West. Wrote several books on spiritual philosophy, including commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam. Engaged in numerous community services and outreach programs to spread the teachings of Krishna.
Served as a key figure in ISKCON
Authored numerous spiritual books
Organized various community outreach programs
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