The ISKCON extended the original ISKCON extended the modern-day struggle values have experienced significant changes since its founding in 1965 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Here are some key differences between the ISKCON as it was originally founded and the current: *Era of Prabhupada: Some spiritual approach: ISKCON's main focus was the dissemination of Krishna's simple and austere lifestyle: Prabhupada emphasized a primary monastic lifestyle for devotees, the Srimad Bhagavatam leadership and other scriptures, with emphasis on life self-sufficiency, self-sacrifice and spiritual development. - Prabhupada has now heated up commercial activities, such as the distribution of items or local merchandise, in the ISKC