In 1885, Šrīla Thākura Bhaktivinoda wrote: "Oh, for that day when the fortunate English, French, Russian, German and American people will take up banners, mṛdaṅgas and karatālas and raise kīrtana through their streets and towns. . . and join with the Bengali devotees. When will that day be?" In 1974, on the anniversary of Lord Caitanya's appearance, Šrīla Bhaktivinoda's desire was fulfilled by the disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda.