A well known person in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is someone who used to be close to Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who started ISKCON. He started his journey in the 1960s, a time when things were changing a lot, like in the movie "Across the Universe". He started living a spiritual life after meeting Prabhupada in New York City. He was so dedicated that he became one of the first ISKCON sannyasis (people who give up worldly things) in 1972. People who worked with him often say he was very committed and not proud. He wrote a lot, and he is most famous for his big biography, "Srila Prabhupadalilamrita," which tells the whole story of Prabhupada's life. This book, and many others he wrote, have helped spread Krishna consciousness all over the world. Like Prabhupada said, "Books are the most important thing." Besides writing, he traveled a lot, giving talks and teaching, which changed many people's lives. Even when he had health problems later in life, he kept inspiring people with his love and knowledge, showing that, like in the 1981 movie "Chariots of Fire," being dedicated can help you overcome problems. He is still well liked and respected in the ISKCON community.