From his divine birth in 1837 to his passing in 1937, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura lived a life of devotion and dedication to spreading the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
This documentary explores the political and social events in India leading up to the growth of the Hare Krishna movement. Never-before-seen silent-film footage, photographs, and interviews with his disciples offer a glimpse into the life of this great scholar who boldly spread the message of Lord Chaitanya for the benefit of all.
Rare photographs show Bhaktisiddhanta's childhood, his early studies, and the start of his preaching of Lord Chaitanya's message. During his life, Bhaktisiddhanta established many temples and printed many books on Krishna consciousness. This film tells of the extraordinary efforts used to expand Lord Chaitanya's movement, including Bhaktisiddhanta's disciples' efforts to bring the movement to England, Europe, and America.
Special bonus features include extended interviews with Sri Nitai Dasa Raya, Srimati Latika Devi Dasi, Swami B. V. Paryataka, and others disciples of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura.
This documentary will give you a deeper understanding of the global influence of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta's preaching. His disciple A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada eventually continued his preaching efforts by establishing the Hare Krishna movement in the United States.
One DVD, approximately 60 minutes. English. Directed by B. G. Narasingha and Isaiah Streisand.
All DVDs are "region free", which means they
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