Giriraj maharaj iskcon

Born Glenn Phillip Teton, Giriraj Swami’s life took an unexpected turn when he met Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, in 1969. This encounter profoundly impacted him, leading him to embrace Krishna Consciousness. After graduating with honors from Brandeis University, Giriraj Swami received initiation from Srila Prabhupada and became a key figure in establishing ISKCON’s presence in Boston and later India.

Giriraj Swami’s dedication and leadership qualities were quickly recognized. He played a pivotal role in overseeing the development of Hare Krishna Land in Mumbai and establishing important centers in Vrindavan. He also served as president of ISKCON Bombay and held leadership positions within the Governing Body Commission. A renowned teacher and prolific writer, Giriraj Swami is now based in California, fulfilling Srila Prabhupada’s instruction to share the wisdom of Krishna Consciousness through his writing.

Giriraj Swami was born Glenn Phillip Teton, the only son of a respected Chicago attorney and judge. In March 1969, while a student at Brandeis University, he met His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), from whom young Glenn said he learned more in one brief exchange than in his many years of academic education.

After graduating cum laude from Brandeis University, he became an initiated disciple of Srila Prabhupada receiving the spiritual name Giriraj Das. Giriraj Das quickly became a leading member of ISKCON-Boston and was soon given the opportunity to go to India with Srila Prabhupada where he helped establish his spiritual master’s mission.

In 1972 Giriraj Das was appointed president of ISKCON Mumbai and a trustee of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. Since then, he has made many significant contributions to Srila Prabhupada’s mission, most notably overseeing the development of Hare Krishna Land in Juhu, Mumbai.

He was instrumental in the acquisition and development of the Bhaktived

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