His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the greatest exponent of authentic Vedic knowledge worldwide in the modern age. He unlocked the truths of Vedic wisdom and gave their essence, Krishna consciousness, in a way that could be understood by the masses. Before 1966 this clear understanding of the Absolute Truth practically did not exist outside of India. In India, though some understood, the majority of people did not. Even most Hindus, the heirs of Vedic culture, were confused and without actual knowledge. Today there are devotees of Krishna all over the world and tens of millions have Srila Prabhupadas books. Prabhupada's glories cannot be exaggerated and in fact are still expanding! In this world, there is nothing so sublime and pure as transcendental knowledge. Such knowledge is the mature fruit of all mysticism. And one who has achieved this enjoys the self within himself in due course of time. -Bhagavad-gita ch.4 verse 38
