Pioneer of Krishna consciousness in the western countries (Album of photos)
Gurudas first met His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada on January 17, 1967, at the San Francisco airport. On April 7th of that same year, Gurudas and his wife Jamuna were initiated. As an instrument in Lord Krishna’s plan, Gurudas helped in beginning the San Francisco Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple.
The following year, Prabhupada sent three couples to London, where Gurudas helped found a temple and served as its president. After befriending the London devotees, Sriman George Harrison of the Beatles agreed to produce two singles and an album of devotional music. “The Hare Krishna Mantra” soon became the fastest-selling hit single for Apple records. The popularity of “Govinda,” another hit, inspired Gurudas to lead a core group to tour and preach throughout Europe. This London yatra (journey, procession) became very successful. Gurudas also helped in acquiring the Bhaktivedanta Manor.
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