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Vedic Wisdom Reaches Finland’s Schools

Many students in Finland learn about Krishna consciousness as a standard part of their curriculum.

Spiritual teachers passing down unfiltered knowledge

The Lineage of Spiritual Teachers

The Parampara is a succession of spiritual teachers passing down unfiltered knowledge. In order for a teacher to be authentic, his line of authority must come from Lord Krishna.

Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura

The Pastimes of Narottama Dasa Thakura

Srila Narahari Chakravarti tells us about the life of Narottama Das Thakur, one of the most prominent teachers in Lord Chaitanya’s line.

The Ganges river at Mayapur

32. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

A short summary of the life of Srila Prabhupada, who spread Krishna consciousness in the West, opening 108 temples and translating many important Vedic texts.

The Ganges river at Mayapur

31. Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati

A revolutionary preacher who built sixty-four temples, published many books, and initiated many disciples including Srila Prabhupada.

The Ganges river at Mayapur

30. Gaurakishora

Famously renounced and humble, Gaurakishora Dasa Babaji chanted 2,000,000 names of Krishna every day. His only disciple was Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, spirtual master of Srila Prabhupada.

The Ganges river at Mayapur

29. Bhaktivinoda

Bhaktivinoda Thakura balanced being a high court judge, maintaining a Krishna conscious family, and writing almost one hundred books on Krishna consciousness.

The Ganges river at Mayapur

28. B. Jagannatha Dasa Babaji

Called “The commander-in-chief of the Vaishnavas” by Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Jagannatha Dasa Babaji lived an incredible 144 years.

The Ganges river at Mayapur

28. A. Baladeva Vidyabhushana

A great scholar, Baladeva Vidyabhusana wrote more than twenty-four books, such as the Govinda-bhasya commentary on the Vedanta-sutra.

The Ganges river at Mayapur

26. Narottama Dasa Thakura

Narottama Dasa Thakura was a lifelong celibate. He is famous for his many devotional songs, such as Prarthana and Prema-bhakti-chandrika.

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