George Harrison’s spiritual journey stands as one of the most profound and influential connections between a Western artist and the Hare Krishna movement. His relationship with Srila Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, and his devotion to spreading the Hare Krishna mantra, left an indelible mark on the global spiritual landscape.
A Deep Spiritual Connection
George Harrison’s fascination with Indian spirituality began in the late 1960s, as he sought peace beyond the fame and pressures of The Beatles. This quest led him to Srila Prabhupada and the early devotees who had come to London to establish a Krishna temple. Harrison’s first meeting with the devotees at Apple Records in 1969 was transformative, deepening his commitment to Krishna consciousness and forging a lifelong bond with Srila Prabhupada.
George spoke lovingly and openly about his association with Srila Prabhupada, describing him as “the perfect example” of a spiritual teacher. Harrison admired Prabhupada’s humility, wisdom, and ability to inspire devotion, and he cherished the time spent in his presence, both in London and during visits to Vrindavan, India, the sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Contributions to ISKCON and the Spreading of the Mantra
Harrison’s contributions to ISKCON were both generous and pivotal:
He produced the iconic “Hare Krishna Mantra” single with the London Radha-Krishna Temple devotees, which reached the Top 10 charts in the UK and Europe, bringing the mantra to millions and making it a household phrase.
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