UPDATE 4/8/26 (See Appreciations below).
With deep sadness, ISKCON News reports that pioneering devotee and disciple of Srila Prabhupada, His Grace Caru Dasa, passed away on April 6, 2026, following a car accident in Utah. A cremation service will be held on Saturday, April 11th, at 9:00 AM at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 S Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660, and a Zoom memorial on April 17th, 2026. Details to follow.
A disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada since 1970, Caru Dasa devoted more than five decades to sharing Krishna consciousness. He was one of the movement’s great community builders, known for his enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to present Krishna consciousness in ways that touched the hearts of people from every background.
Born Chris Warden in Stahlstown, Pennsylvania, Caru Dasa met the devotees in Australia and was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in May of 1970. In the years that followed, he served in a number of important leadership roles in ISKCON, including as temple president in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Australia, and later in Berkeley, California. Those who knew him during those years remember his energetic preaching, his determination, and his natural ability to inspire others.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/remembering-his-grace-caru-dasa/
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