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The Only Country Srila Prabhupada was BANNED | HG Sundar Gopal Prabhu | Ep.1

In this powerful first episode, we sit down with HG Sundar Gopal Prabhu, a direct disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, to uncover the untold history of Krishna consciousness in Singapore — the only country where Srila Prabhupada himself was denied entry. Born in 1955 in Singapore, Sundar Gopal Prabhu shares how, from a single kirtan sighting in 1971 to receiving initiation in 1977, he helped establish and preserve the movement through bans, deportations, temple closures, and legal challenges. From distributing books alone during lunch breaks in Robinson Road, to opening temples without registration, to becoming Singapore’s longest-serving temple president — this episode documents 50+ years of sacrifice, conviction, and unwavering faith. This is not just history. This is endurance. This is loyalty to Srila Prabhupada. 0:00 – 2:43 Introduction & Historical Significance of the Episode 2:43 – 4:15 Early Life in Singapore (Born 1955) & Background 4:15 – 7:29 First Encounter with Devotees During Thaipusam (1971) 7:29 – 9:55 Initial Impressions of the Devotees 9:55 – 11:39 1972: Srila Prabhupada Denied Entry into Singapore 11:39 – 13:47 Devotees Stopped by Immigration & Movement Shifts to Malaysia 13:47 – 16:32 Years of Distance (1971–1975) & Spiritual Searching 16:32 – 17:26 Brother Returns from Sweden with Prabhupada’s Books 17:26 – 18:25 Decision to Dedicate Life to Srila Prabhupada 18:25 – 20:52 First Sunday Programs at 17 Gardenia Road 20:52 – 23:37 Public Harinam at East Coast Park & Early Book Distribution 23:37 – 24:53 Beginning 16 Rounds & Serious Commitment 24:53 – 26:58 Home Preaching Programs & Growing Devotee Base 26:58 – 29:27 Reading Bhagavad-gita & Deep Personal Realisation 29:27 – 31:27 First Major Opposition & Community Pushback 31:27 – 33:24 After 1977: Shifts Within the Movement 33:24 – 35:40 Initiation Process & Formal ISKCON Connection 35:40 – 36:38 Receiving Beads & Spiritual Commitment 36:38 – 40:53 Emotional Impact of Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance 40:53 – 41:24 Breaking Away & Establishing Independent Temple (1978) 41:24 – 43:46 Quitting Job (1979) & Becoming Temple President 43:46 – 46:13 Registration Attempts & Legal Challenges 46:13 – 49:19 Temple Relocations & Expanding the Community 49:19 – 1:00:16 Leadership Growth & Institutional Development 1:00:16 – 1:08:55 India Travels & Internal Struggles 1:08:55 – 1:10:49 Traveling & Preaching in Karnataka 1:10:49 – 1:20:30 Spiritual Testing & Determination 1:20:30 – 1:35:00 Strengthening the Singapore Temple 1:35:00 – 1:45:00 Long-Term Vision & Community Stability 1:45:00 – 1:51:33 Vegetable Collection Program & Sustainable Growth 1:51:33 – 1:53:19 Closing Reflections & Final Words To know more about ISKM visit us at https://www.iskm.international/ Join this Whatsapp group to receive Kṛṣṇa conscious content and updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LKQWJ7lzrRM... Lets stay connected by Subscribing to our channel now http://www.youtube.com/c/SriKrishnaMa... Connect with us https://www.iskm.international/temples/ Like us on Facebook   / skm.sg   Follow us on Instagram   / iskm.sg   Subscribe to our ISKM Newsletter http://eepurl.com/cEEaXz Have more Questions Email us at: submit.iskm@srikrishnamandir.org