About us

Back to Godhead (BTG) was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1944, as an English-language magazine meant to offer spiritual solutions to complex problems facing humanity at large. In the beginning, before he came to the U.S.A., Prabhupada was often BTG’s sole writer, editor, and publisher. After 1966, he handed over the responsibility to his disciples and followers, who continue to publish the magazine today.

Prabhupada listed six purposes of Back to Godhead Magazine:

1. To help all people discern reality from illusion, spirit from matter, the eternal from the temporary.
   2. To expose the faults of materialism.
   3. To offer guidance in the Vedic techniques of spiritual life.
   4. To preserve and spread the Vedic culture.
   5. To celebrate the chanting of the holy names of God as taught by Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
   6. To help every living being remember and serve Shri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Back to Godhead Magazine

Back to Godhead packs all aspects of the philosophy and practice of Krishna consciousness into an attractive monthly full-color magazine, guaranteed to keep you inspired throughout your busy day-to-day life. Recurring features include lectures by Srila Prabhupada, travelogues of Indian holy places, Krishna conscious perspectives on current issues, stories on Krishna culture, temples, festivals around the world, and tips on practicing spiritual life in the modern age.

Dedication

This site is dedicated to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), whose life’s purpose was teaching the world about the ancient spiritual wisdom of Krishna consciousness.