A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Books

Since time immemorial, yogis, sages, and mystics have forsaken the pleasures of the ordinary world and gone to secluded places to meditate, eager to attain even a momentary vision of Lord Sri Krsna. To help the realization and remembrance of those who wished to fully absorb their consciousness in Him, Sri Krsna descended to earth from His transcendental abode five thousand years ago and revealed His eternal spiritual pastimes. The great sage Vyasadeva carefully recorded those pastimes in his Sanskrit writings, headed by Srimad-Bhagavatam, the crown jewel of all Vedic literature. “Krsna” is Srila Prabhupada's summary study of the Bhagavatam's essence -- its Tenth Canto -- and is thus the first comprehensive exposition in English of those extraordinary events. These stories transport the reader from the mundane and commonplace, beckoning him to participate in a miraculous journey to a transcendental realm beyond space and time, a realm where everything and everyone ! lives in the blissful light of the Supreme Absolute, an eternal transcendental youth -- Lord Sri Krsna, the ultimate object of knowledge and the supreme goal of life. This two-volume edition of “Krsna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead,” will inspire the sincere reader to ever-new levels of spiritual experience each time he opens its covers.

The quality of our consciousness goes up or down—and so do our moods—based on the choices we make. Krishna consciousness is both the highest consciousness attainable and the means to attain it.The quality of our consciousness can go up or down, based on how we see the world and act in it. Acting like the permanent, spiritual beings we are—subordinate parts of a supreme whole—enhances our consciousness; we become happy. But if we make the happiness of our temporary body and mind our life's priority, our consciousness shrinks; misery sets in. Spiritual elevation—raising our consciousness to higher, happier levels—happens quickly when we revive our God consciousness.In this compact book, Srila Prabhupada recommends seeing this world as it is—a temporary place, full of anxiety—and following the higher road toward the supreme person, Krishna. Anyone can become elevated; the journey begins with a single step up.

Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, an epic philosophical and literary classic, holds a prominent position in Indias voluminous written wisdom. The timeless wisdom of India is expressed in the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit texts that touch upon all fields of human knowledge. Originally preserved through oral tradition, the Vedas where first put into writing by Śrīla Vyāsadeva, the "literary incarnation of God". After compiling the Vedas, Śrīla Vyāsadeva was inspired by his spiritual master to present their profound essence in the form of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. Known as "the ripened fruit of the tree of Vedic literature," Śrīmad Bhāgavatam is the most complete and authoritative exposition of Vedic knowledge. This volume contains the first 370 verses (chapters 1 through 7) of the first canto with sanskrit to english word to word -translations and elaborate purports by His Divine Grace. ~ Librarian's note: an alternate cover edition ISBN: 0-912776-27-7

Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana) with original Sanskrit verses, word translations, synonyms, translation and commentary by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Srimad-Bhagavatam is the natural commentary upon Vedanta-Sutra by the same author, Srila Vyasadeva. Vedanta Sutra is a succinct but dense summary of the essence of all the Vedic literatures. In Srimad-Bhagavatam Srila Vyasadeva unpacks these aphorisms so that any sincere reader can easily relate to the highest spiritual truths and apply them practically in life. Therefore, Srimad Bhagavatam is called the ripened fruit of the desire tree of Vedic knowledge, which is extremely relishable to everyone, including liberated souls. Volume contains Cantos One through Ten of the Srimad Bhagavatam. Canto Ten is Srila Prabhupada's "Krsna Book", printed as Volumes I, II, and III. Also includes a Preface, Introduction, Author Bio, References, Sanskrit Pronunciation Guide, and Glossary of Personal Names.

Prahlada Maharaja, being just a five year old boy, instructs his schoolmates in the transcendental science of self-realization, much to the dismay of his atheistic father, Hiranyakasipu. He himself received knowledge in the womb of his mother through his spiritual master, Narada Muni. These universal teachings are compiled in this booklet to teach us meditation, sense-control, achieving peace of mind and ultimately reaching the highest goal of life - pure love of God.

This series of lectures on Srimad-Bhagavatam Canto one, Chapter seven adds new light to the original purports. Queen Kunti, a tragic and heroic figure, emerges from an explosive era in the history of ancient India. Her teachings are simple and illuminating outpourings revealing the deepest transcendental emotions of the heart and the deepest philosophical and theological penetrations of the intellect. At the conclusion of the devastating Kurukshetra war, Queen Kunti approaches Lord Krishna as He prepares to depart the scene of the battle. Kunti's words are words of glorification impelled by a divine love steeped in wisdom. Kunti's spontaneous glorification of Lord Krishna and her description of the spiritual path are immortalized in the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana (Srimad-Bhagavatam), and they have been recited, chanted, and sung by sages and philosophers for thousands of years.

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

You think that you have to escape to a cave in the Himalayas to find the enlightenment that yoga promises, think again. In Spiritual Yoga, Srila Prabhupada, one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century, stretches the meaning of yoga beyond its familiar poses and breathing techniques and teach us how to attain a state of ever-increasing transcendental pleasure through bhakti-yoga(devotion to God) or Krishna consciousness by elaborating on the instructions a divine king named Rsabhadeva imparted to His sons long, long ago in India (taken from Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 5, Chapter 5, Verses 1-14).

Also made clear is the distinction between God and the individual self, how understanding the personal feature of the Supreme goes beyond any impersonal conception of God, and much more. With 6 col. illustrations.

A SUBLIME SCIENCE The Path of Perfection explains the practice of a science of self-realisation, known as 'bhakti-yoga'. A chronicle of an historic series of talks by Srila Prabhupada, who has been acclaimed by scholars as the greatest exponent of Vedic spiritual tradition, this book probes deeply into the nature of consciousness, meditation, karma, death and reincarnation. He prescribes a simple process to purify the mind and elevate the consciousness, which not only assures readers inner peace, but the power to change the chaotic trend of modern society within their own daily lives.Read more

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The King of Knowledge We may be proud of our academic education, but if asked what we are, we are not able to say. Everyone is under the conception that this body is the self, but we learn from Vedic sources that this is not so. Only after realizing that we are not these bodies can we enter into real knowledge and understand what we actually are. “This knowledge is the king of all education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting and it is joyfully performed.” —Bhagavad-gita 9.2

The Second Canto, "Cosmic Manifestation," presents original Sanskrit texts along with their transliterations, synonyms, translations, and detailed commentaries. This section explores the creation of the universe, the nature of existence, and the divine principles governing life. It delves into the interactions between the material and spiritual realms, illustrating the intricate relationship between the Supreme Being and the cosmos. Through profound philosophical insights and narratives, it invites readers to reflect on the nature of reality and the purpose of life, emphasizing the importance of devotion and understanding in the pursuit of spiritual knowledge.

Bhagavad-gita is knowledge of five basic truths and the relationship of each truth to the other: These five truths are Krishna, or God, the individual soul, the material world, action in this world, and time. The Gita lucidly explains the nature of consciousness, the self, and the universe. It is the essence of India's spiritual wisdom, the answers to questions posed by philosophers for centuries. In translating the Gita, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has remained loyal to the intended meaning of Krishna's words, and thus he has unlocked all the secrets of the ancient knowledge of the Gita and placed them before us as an exciting opportunity for self-improvement and spiritual fulfillment.

The Higher Taste is a great introduction to the philosophy and practice of vegetarianism, Hare Krishna style. It lets the reader discover the health and economic advantages, as well as the important ethical and spiritual considerations, of a Krishna conscious approach to diet and nutrition.Includes 70 scrumptious recipes.

As the ambassador to the West of the age-old Krishna bhakti cult--which teaches practical devotional service to God in His most approachable and attractive form--Srila Prabhupada speaks with an authority that is hard to resist. His arguments for intelligent design, and the existence of a supremely intelligent person possessing such intelligence.

What we call love in the material world is all too temporary, but in the kingdom of god the profound loving exchanges lord krishna enjoys with his dearest devotees are eternal. Bhakti-yoga teaches us how to enter into that realm of eternal love. From pages 33 to 45 is included the compilation by mahatma dasa on krishna consciousness at home, an introduction into practicing krishna consciousness.

Glossy hardcover 1998 339p. 8.50x5.60x0.75 Book about Spiritual Instructions.

The Bhagavad-gita is the main source-book on yoga and a concise summary of India's Vedic wisdom. Yet remarkably, the setting for this classic of spiritual literature is an ancient Indian battlefield. At the last moment, the great warrior Arjuna begins to wonder about the real meaning of his life.

Forget nasa's elaborate arrangements and huge, dangerous metal machines. Learn the easy way to journey through the solar system. Using subtle, spiritual energy you can travel to other planets and see the wonders of god's creation. Or you can choose to travel beyond the material creation to your eternal home with krishna. Easy journey to other planets gives a bird's-eye view of the vast cosmos and spiritual world, so you can intelligently choose your travel destination.

From socrates to sartre, western philosophers have grappled with the ultimate questions: "what is the meaning of life?" "does god exist?" "what is the supreme good, and how can we achieve it?" but, as brilliant as their writings are, there have been no conclusive answers from western thinkers. In these series of conversations, srila prabhupada, one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century, gives an insight analysis and critique of the salient ideas of some of the eminent western philosophers, as seen from a vedic perspective. He outlines the process of bhakti yoga by which we can transcend illusion and doubt in our own lives and proceed with certainty on the path to perfection.

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There are many different types of yoga. Yoga means the system, and Yogi means the person who practises the system. The object of yoga, the ultimate goal, is to understand Kṛṣṇa. Therefore, Kṛṣṇa consciousness means to practice the topmost type of yoga. This topmost yoga system was described by Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad Gita to his most intimate friend Arjuna, and Srila Prabhupāda expands this idea here for the benefit of society at large. Librarian's note: an alternate cover edition ISBN: 0-912776-11-0

Just what is the Hare Krsna mantra, the Great Chant for Deliverance? And what are the benefits of chanting it? This book answers those questions and many more you may have about the science of Krsna consciousness. Includes fifty pages of exclusive conversations with George Harrison and John Lennon.

What makes it different from other books on the subject is the input from ancient Vedic sources, and the writings of Swami Prabhupada who gives a highly clear and complete description of the entire phenomena.

Is there life after death? Srila Prabhupada tells how the soul travels from body to body, and how we can end the cycle of birth and death by reaching Lord Sri Krishna's ultimate abode. An excerpt: "The simple process of chanting the names of Krsna will reveal what one is, what God is, what the material and spiritual universes are, why we are conditioned, how we can get out of that conditioning - and everything else, step by step."

Self-realization explained. Through the interviews, lectures, essays, and letters of this book, Srila Prabhupada exhaustively explains how to practice yoga in the modern age. Topics include karma and reincarnation, superconsciousness, how to choose a guru, Krsna and Christ, and spiritual solutions to today's social and economic problems.

Sri Caitanya-Caritamrta Madhya-Lila Volume Three Chapters 12-16.

This is a classic devotional text composed by a great Vaisnava saint in the 17th century. It expounds on the life and teachings of the medieval Saint and Avatar, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who started a spiritual revolution in medieval India, a time charaterized by materialism. Originally written in Bengali, this masterpiece has been translated by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, who has added extraordinary commentary to the nectarean verses.

Sri Caitanya-Caritamrta Antya-Lila Volume One Chapters 1-8.

On the Way to Krishna is based on lectures Srila Prabhupada gave, mostly on the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, in New York in the fall of 1966. These were still his early days in the United States, and he addresses a quintessential part of what we think of as the American dream: the right to pursue happiness. Of course, the desire for happiness is not an American phenomenon but intrinsic to the human condition. Without knowing what real happiness is, Srila Prabhupada says, happiness is impossible to achieve. In this small book, Srila Prabhupada discusses how happiness is found beyond the temporary, and illumines Lord Krishna's definition of happiness as it is presented in the pages of the Bhagavad-gita.

Srimad-Bhagavatam, an epic philosophical and literary classic, holds a prominent position in Indiaʹs voluminous written wisdom. The timeless wisdom of India is expressed in the vedas, ancient sanskrit texts that touch upon all fields of human knowledge. Originally preserved through oral tradition, the vedas were first put into writing by Vyasadeva, "the literary incarnation of God." After compiling the Vedas, Vyasadeva was inspired by his spiritual master to present their profound essence in the form of Srimad-Bhagavatam. -- Jacket.

The King of Knowledge We may be proud of our academic education, but if asked what we are, we are not able to say. Everyone is under the conception that this body is the self, but we learn from Vedic sources that this is not so. Only after realizing that we are not these bodies can we enter into real knowledge and understand what we actually are. “This knowledge is the king of all education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting and it is joyfully performed.” —Bhagavad-gita 9.2

Vedic philosphy and spirituality

The Bhagavad-Gita is the main source-book on yoga and a concise summary of India's Vedic wisdom. Yet remarkably, the setting for this best-known classic of spiritual literature is an ancient Indian battlefield. At the last moment before entering battle, the great warrior Arjuna begins to wonder about the real meaning of his life. Why should he fight against his friends and relatives? Why does he exist? Where is he going after death? In the Bhagavad-Gita, Lord Krsna, Arjuna's friend and spiritual master, brings His disciple from perplexity to spiritual enlightenment and each one of us is invited to walk the same path. . In the course of doing so, Krsna concisely but definitively explains transcendental knowledge; karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, dhyana-yoga, and bhakti-yoga; knowledge of the Absolute; devotional service; the three modes of material nature; the divine and demoniac natures; and much more. Bhagavad-Gita As It Is is the largest-selling, most widely used edition of the Gita in the world.

Diese aufschlussreiche Vortragsreihe über die wichtigsten Passagen der Bhagavad-gita weist uns den Weg zu neuen Dimensionen des Genusses und des reinen Bewusstseins. Ein Buch, das dazu auffordert, die begrenzten Bereiche des Körpers und des Verstandes hinter sich zu lassen und sich in die Sphären des ewigen Bewusstseins von Krishna, dem Höchsten Herrn, zu erheben.

Erfahrene Yogis nutzen seit jeher feinstoffliche, interplanetare Verbindungswege, um zu fernen Orten und spirituellen Reichen zu reisen. In diesem Buch wird ein Einblick in diese geheimnisvollen Dimensionen gegeben, die über Raum und Zeit hinausgehen. Durch die Praxis des bhakti-yoga können Menschen sich vom Materiellen lösen und in eine Welt gelangen, die jenseits von Geburt, Krankheit, Alter und Tod liegt. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, der mehr als 60 bedeutende Werke verfasst hat, wird für seine tiefgründigen und klaren Übersetzungen indischer Klassiker geschätzt.

Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada schrieb mehr als 60 Bände autoritativer, kommentierter Übersetzungen und zusammenfassender Studien der wichtigsten philosophischen und religiösen Klassiker Indiens. In akademischen Kreisen werden sie für ihre Gewichtigkeit, Tiefgründigkeit und Klarheit geschätzt und daher weltweit als Referenzwerke an zahlreichen Hochschulen eingesetzt.

Tekst van het belangrijkste boek van het hindoeïsme met vertaling en uitleg door de stichter van de Hare Krishna-beweging.

Ein weltbekannter Yogalehrer entlarvt den Kommerzialismus, der heutzutage die wirkliche Bedeutung von Yoga verschleiert. Er erklärt, dass die uralten Lehren des Yoga über die Körperhaltungen und Übungen hinaus auf eine dauerhafte, liebevolle Verbindung mit dem Höchsten abzielen. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada schrieb mehr als 60 Bände autoritativer, kommentierter Übersetzungen und zusammenfassender Studien der wichtigsten philosophischen und religiösen Klassiker Indiens. In akademischen Kreisen werden sie für ihre Gewichtigkeit, Tiefgründigkeit und Klarheit geschätzt und daher weltweit als Referenzwerke an zahlreichen Hochschulen eingesetzt.

Die zentrale Botschaft des Buches ist, dass die Liebe zu Krishna das wahre Ziel unseres Lebens darstellt. Es wird erläutert, wie die Hingabe an Krishna uns helfen kann, unsere verloren gegangene Liebe wiederzuentdecken und zu festigen. Durch diese Rückkehr zur ursprünglichen Liebe sollen wir in der Lage sein, ein dauerhaftes Glück und eine tiefere Erfüllung im Leben zu finden. Der Nektar der Hingabe bietet dabei wertvolle Einsichten und Anleitungen, um diese spirituelle Beziehung zu stärken.

Die Suche nach dem Sinn des Lebens führt einen jungen Entwicklungshelfer um den halben Globus auf eine entlegene Insel in Westbengalen.Dort, in einer kleinen Bambushütte im heiligen Land von Māyāpur, findet er sich zu den Füßen des größten spirituellen Lehrers Indiens wieder, der ihm alle Fragen beantworten kann, die ihm schon seit Langem auf der Seele brannten.

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Die Bhagavad-gita (wörtlich: der «Gesang Gottes») ist der bedeutendste und bekannteste Klassiker der indischen Literatur. Sie bildet den Kern der gesamten vedischen Weisheit und enthält eine zeitlose Botschaft von universaler Gültigkeit – eine Botschaft, die alle Religionen und Philosophien der Welt miteinschliesst. Die Bhagavad-gita ist ein Dialog zwischen Krishna, dem Höchsten Herrn, und Seinem vertrauten Freund und Schüler Arjuna. In 700 Versen offenbart Krishna die göttliche Weisheit von Yoga, Karma, Reinkarnation, Meditation, Selbstverwirklichung und Gotteserkenntnis. Krishnas Worte richten sich an alle Menschen, die ihre unwandelbare spirituelle Natur, das letztliche Ziel ihres Daseins und ihre ewige Beziehung zu Gott wiedererkennen möchten. Die vorliegende Bhagavad-gita stellt für den spirituell Suchenden wie auch für den Studenten der Philosophie und Indologie ein Standardwerk dar. Sie beinhaltet: Original-Sanskritverse mit lateinischer Transliteration • vollständige deutsche Übersetzung aller 700 Verse • ausführliche Erläuterungen • umfassendes Glossar mit Erklärungen der wichtigsten Sanskritbegriffe • Anleitung zur Aussprache des Sanskrit • umfangreiches Vers- und Stichwortverzeichnis

Das Buch erzählt von Ajamilas außergewöhnlichem Sterbeerlebnis und bietet lehrreiche Einblicke aus den altindischen Puranas über das, was im Moment des Todes geschieht. Es behandelt Themen wie Vorherbestimmung, Yoga zur Selbstkontrolle und die Vollkommenheit des Yoga.

Onderricht van de stichter (1896-1977) van de Hare Krishna Beweging.