Vaishnavism means the worship of Vishnu (Krishna). Gaudiya Vaishnavism is a branch of the Brahma-Madhva sampradaya (lineage) founded by Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu about 500 years ago in Bengal (Gauda), India. Gaudiya Vaishnavism stresses devotional service to God - Krishna - through His pure devotee. In 1965, such a pure devotee of God, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, came to the western world to spread the principles of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.

"Prasadarian" (Rap Song) by Suchandradasi,
about Prasadam (Spiritual food)

Krishna Prasadam

In Bhagavad Gita: 9.26 it says:

patram pushpam phalam toyam
yo me bhaktya prayacchati
tad aham bhakty-upahrtam
asnami prayatatmanah

Translation:
"If one offers Me (Krishna) with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it."

"My Sweet Lord", song by George Harrison about Krishna

Krishna Prasadam

My Sweet Lord

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