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The timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita has been lauded by great thinkers like Emerson, Thoreau, and Mahatma Gandhi as the crown jewel of all philosophical thought. It’s 18 chapters comprise a direct conversation between Lord Krishna, who declares Himself to be the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His friend Arjuna, who is meant to represent all those pondering the relevant questions of the true nature and purpose of human life.
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Bhagavad Gita...As It Is
The Bhagavad Gita As It Is…the definitive guide to self-realization. A transcendental literature spoken 5000 years ago by the Supreme Personality of Godhead for the benefit of humanity. It is meant to relieve us of unnecessary pain and suffering, resulting in complete deliverance from the cycle of birth, death, disease and old age.
The timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita has been lauded by great thinkers like Albert Einstein, Emerson, Thoreau, and Mahatma Gandhi as the crown jewel of all philosophical thought. It’s 18 chapters comprise a direct conversation between Lord Krishna, who declares Himself to be the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His friend Arjuna, who is meant to represent all those pondering the relevant questions of the true nature and purpose of human life.
The Bhagavad Gita As It Is...the definitive guide to self-realization. A transcendental literature spoken 5000 years ago from the Supreme Personality of Godhead for the benefit of humanity. It is meant to relieve us of unnecessary pain and suffering, resulting in complete deliverance from the cycle of birth, death, disease and old age.
Vedic Anthologies
The ancient Vedas of India are a vast collection containing knowledge which encompasses all aspects of life. The Ancient treatise, the Srimad Bhagavatam presented thousands of years ago, and the Caitanya Caritamrta written only 500 years ago, are both considered masterpieces by practitioners of the science of Bhakti Yoga.
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Srimad Bhagavatam
“The Beautiful Story of the Supreme Personality of Godhead”
Srimad Bhagavatam contains 18.000 verses in 335 chapters and consists of 12 subdivisions of books, each of which are referred to as Cantos. These 12 books together tell the complete history of the Vedic culture, as well as stories of the Lord and His incarnations. Srimad Bhagavatam covers the collection of stories known as the Puranas.
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Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita
“Who is Krishna Chaitanya, and what is His significance?”
Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in West Bengal just over 500 years ago.
Although Lord Chaitanya Himself never declared that He was a direct incarnation of Lord Krishna, the Vedic literature reveals that He was. The Srimad Bhagavatam, for instance, not only identifies Lord Chaitanya but also describes His mission as follows:
“In the age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the name of Krishna. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Krishna Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons, and confidential companions.” [SB 11.5.32]
The ancient Vedas of India are a vast collection containing knowledge which encompasses all aspects of life. The Ancient treatise, the Srimad Bhagavatam presented thousands of years ago, and the Caitanya Caritamrta written only 500 years ago, are both considered masterpieces by practitioners of the science of Bhakti Yoga.
Srimad Bhagavatam contains 18.000 verses in 335 chapters and consists of 12 subdivisions of books, each of which are referred to as Cantos. These 12 books together tell the complete history of the Vedic culture, as well as stories of the Lord and His incarnations. Srimad Bhagavatam covers the collection of stories known as the Puranas.
Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in West Bengal just over 500 years ago. Although Lord Chaitanya Himself never declared that He was a direct incarnation of Lord Krishna, the Vedic literature reveals that He was. The Srimad Bhagavatam, for instance, not only identifies Lord Chaitanya but also describes His mission as follows: “In the age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the name of Krishna. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Krishna Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons, and confidential companions.” [SB 11.5.32]
Other Books
The books of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami range from the vast ancient scriptures highlighted above to books like the Sri Isopanisad with its concise 18 verses which can simultaneously satisfy the most astute of spiritual seekers to someone just beginning their spiritual journey.
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Krishna Books
Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the condensed version of the Tenth Canto of the ancient epic, Srimad Bhagavatam. Considered the Bhagavatam’s essence this book describes in detail the activities and transcendental pastimes displayed by Lord Krishna when he appeared on earth 5000 years ago. The purpose of this book is to allow one direct experience of Lord Krishna and thereby become freed from material bondage by developing love for Him. The real fact is that people can only be happy by loving Krishna.
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Sri Isopanisad
Sri lsopanisad is the essence of all Vedic knowledge. It is recommended for the novice as well as the most highly elevated souls. It’s eighteen mantras – Vedic hymns – direct our attention toward how the Supreme Person is the complete whole of existence. It covers all aspects of spiritual life including the purpose of life, the attainment of peace, understanding of the soul and reincarnation, real education and the process of self-realization.
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Teachings of Lord Chaitanya
The Teachings of Lord Chaitanya narrate the life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu who appeared in West Bengal in 1486 and spread love of Krishna all over India. Later His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada expanded this mission to the entire Western world.
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The Nectar of Devotion
A classic of devotional literature describing the complete science of linking with the Supreme through Bhakti – Yoga, transcendental loving devotion. Topics include the characteristics of a having a personal relationship with God and how it manifests practically in one’s life.