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Sri Isopanisad
The Sanskrit words Sri Isopanisad mean "the knowledge that brings one nearer to the Supreme Person, Krishna." As such, Sri Isopanisad directly counters the teachings of modern science, which say that at the root of existence lies not a person but merely abstract laws governing the chance collision of subatomic particles in the vast void of time and space. Individually, we rebel at the proposal that we can be analyzed into lifeless laws and particles. We feel that personality is the solid foundation and unifying principle of our existence. That intuition is correct, says the Vedic philosophy of ancient India, which loudly proclaims the primacy of personality in every sphere of life and knowledge. And the essential Vedic teachings on the universal nature of personality are summarized in the Sri Isopanisad, the foremost of the 108 Upanisads. As translated and explained by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the most distinguished modern-day teacher of India's spiritual culture and philosophy, the nineteen jewel-like mantras of Sri Isopanisad can release us from the bleak conceptions of impersonalism and put us in touch with the Supreme Person, the fountainhead of all energies and all happiness.$2.95 Add to cart -
The Path of Perfection
The Path of Perfection by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The contemporary, thoughtful reader in search of self-fulfillment and a means to attain it will find The Path of Perfection a welcome relief. Herein one will find a clear, intriguing explanation of the philosophy and practice of mankind's oldest system of spiritual development-yoga. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) elucidates the philosophy of yoga as explained in the Bhagavad-gita. Through this historical series of talks, Srila Prabhupada offers a brilliant exposition of the methods of Bhakti-yoga, revealing the universal applicability of this simple but all-inclusive form of yoga. He shows how even those who are entangled in the complexity and chaos of modern-day materialistic life can employ this straightforward practice to purify their mind and elevate their consciousness to a state of ultimate happiness.$2.95 Add to cart -
Topmost Yoga
Although there are many types of yoga practice, the Vedic literature explains that no matter which practice you choose, success is only achieved when Bhakti is present. The object of yoga, the ultimate goal, is to understand Krishna. Practicing Krishna consciousness means to practice the topmost type of yoga. This topmost yoga system was described by Krishna in the Bhagavad-gita to his most intimate friend Arjuna, and Srila Prabjhupada, the world renowned yoga master expands this idea here for the benefit of society at large.$1.95 Add to cart -
Spiritual Yoga
There's material yoga, and there's spiritual yoga. The material kind will make us feel more peaceful, limber, and healthy. the spiritual kind will teach us how to attain a state of ever-increasing transcendental pleasure. In this book Srila Prabhupada teaches the path of spiritual yoga–Krishna consciousness–elaborating on the instructions a divine king named Rsabhadeva imparted to His sons long ago in India.$1.95 Add to cart -
Raja Vidya
Raja-vidya – The King of Knowledge How can you know which knowledge stands regally above the rest? If you’re ready to inquire sincerely into transcendental subjects, you’ll get answers in this book. Enter into the secret of secrets, hold in your hand the king of all knowledge, and open your mind and heart to comprehend what is beyond the limitations of this world.$1.95 Add to cart -
Perfection of Yoga
The Yoga of Divine Love... A world-renowned yoga master cuts through the commercialism that now clouds the real meaning of yoga. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada explains that beyond the postures and exercises, the ancient teachings of yoga aim at lasting, loving union with the Supreme.$1.95 Add to cart -
Perfect Questions / Answers
Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized souls can impart knowledge unto you because they have seen the truth.” (Bhagavad-gita 4.34) According to this instruction there are three qualifications for the novice: 1. Visit the guru. 2. Inquire without challenging. 3. Assist the guru in some way. The Gita suggests that the guru can “impart knowledge” when these three conditions are met. My intention in visiting Srila Prabhupada was to explore rather than contend. After meeting and studying many self-proclaimed instructors, I was extremely skeptical, yet Srila Prabhupadada’s followers intrigued me. Once I got past their zealousness, I found a genuine blend of mysticism and renunciation along with convincing explications. I resolved to spend my time with Srila Prabhupada learning rather than challenging. Later on I could always decide to accept or reject what I had heard. In this way I met the first and second of the Gita’s three credentials. The famine relief program of the Krishna movement also occupied my day, so I was able to meet number three as well. From Srila Prabhupada’s point of view I was following the Gita’s edicts: hence Perfect Questions. Meanwhile, Srila Prabhupada answered my questions based on the prescription from the Gita (4.2): “This supreme science was thus received through the chain of disciplic succession, and the saintly kings understood it in that way.” Srila Prabhupada answered my questions based on the ancient system of disciplic succession–repeating what he had heard from previous authorities, and not making anything up. Thus I had Perfect Answers for my respectful questions, presented by a humble messenger of his predecessors. ... May reading my conversation with Srila Prabhupada lead you to your own perfection. – Excerpt from the Introduction by Bob Cohen$2.95 Add to cart -
On The Way to Krsna
We are all searching for happiness, but a few of us know that the basis of real happiness is something eternal, beyond temporary material things. We are trying to get happiness through this temporary material body; therefore we are frustrated. The spirit soul is eternal, and the Supreme Lord is eternal; therefore reciprocation of their loving exchanges is eternal. By Krishna consciousness we can relish spiritual happiness as we make spiritual progress.$1.95 Add to cart -
Nectar of Instruction
...In all spiritual affairs, one’s first duty is to control his mind and senses. Unless one controls his mind and senses, one cannot make any advancement in spiritual life. Everyone within this material world is engrossed in the modes of passion and ignorance. One must promote himself to the platform of goodness, sattva-guna, by following the instructions of Rupa Gosvami, and then everything concerning how to make further progress will be revealed. ...Then it will be easier to make one’s life successful. Hare Krishna. From the Preface by A. C Bhaktivedanta Swami$2.95 Add to cart -
Life Comes From Life
A startling challenge to the modern scientific theory of the origin of life and the universe. Morning walks with His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. "I say to the scientists, 'If life originated from chemicals, and if your science is so advanced, then why can't you create life biochemically in your laboratories?' "They have discovered atomic energy. Now they can kill millions at once. They have simple cleared the way for death. and yet they dare to declare that they will make life!"$2.95 Add to cart -
Krishna, Reservoir of Pleasure
Krishna–this sound is transcendental. Krishna means the highest pleasure. Each of us, every living being, seeks pleasure. But we do not know how to seek pleasure perfectly. With a materialistic concept of life, we are frustrated at every step in satisfying our pleasure because we have no information regarding the real level on which to have real pleasure. To enjoy real pleasure, one must first understand that he is not the body but consciousness. Not exactly consciousness, for consciousness is actually the symptom of our real identity: we are pure soul, now merged within this material body.$1.95 Add to cart -
Laws of Nature
The Laws of Nature An Infallible Justice Beg, steal or borrow, bribe or cheat, somehow or other get money and enjoy. Or at least survive. In the crazy rush to get ahead at any cost, do we ever stop to consider that we might - just might - be held responsible for our actions? What if the hellish punishments described in the scriptures are actually true? In ‘The Laws of Nature,’ Srila Prabhupada, one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century, explains what is sin, and who gets punished for what. The conclusion is unavoidable: most people are headed for a very unpleasant future. It’s no joke. Maybe you should read this book. And find out what to do to clean up your life, before it’s too late.$7.95 Add to cart -
Krishna Consciousness The Matchless Gifts
Krishna Consciousness The Matchless Gift "All living entities within the material world are, to varying degrees, afflicted with a type of madness. The Krishna consciousness movement aims at curing man of his material disease and reestablishing his original consciousness."$1.95 Add to cart -
Introduction to Bhagavad-gita As It Is
The Bhagavad-gita is the greatest of India's ancient spiritual classics. Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, originally translated the Bhagavad-gita in 1967, providing each verse with an illuminating commentary. Having only recently come to the West, he was unable to print the book at that time. Therefore, the introduction which he had written for the Bhagavad-gita was printed first as a separate pamphlet. This booklet is a reprint of the introduction. The reader will find in it a through exposition of the philosophy of the Bhagavad-gita in a clear and straightforward manner. This introduction is important for those who are approaching the Bhagavad-gita for the first time. Unlike other presentations and translations, Srila Prabhupada presents the Bhagavad-gita as it is, free from personal speculations and interpretations. He focuses our attention on what Krishna is actually teaching in the Gita. For all these reasons we are sure you will find this introduction to the Bhagavad-gita to be enlightening and conducive to personal transformation. The Publishers - from the Preface$1.95 Add to cart -
Elevation to Krsna Consciousness
Krishna Consciousness is not an artificial imposition on the mind. This consciousness is the original actual energy of the living entity. In the material concept of life we are busy in the matter of sense gratification as if we were in the lower animal stage. Herein Srila Prabhupada discusses the step by step process of reviving our original peaceful and happy condition.$1.95 Add to cart -
Easy Journey to Other Planets
A living being, especially civilized man, has a natural desire to live forever in happiness. This is quite natural because, in his original state, the living being is both eternal and joyful. However, in the present conditioned state of life, he is engaged in a struggle against recurring birth and death. Therefore he has attained neither happiness nor immortality. The latest desire man has developed is the desire to travel to other planets. This is also quite natural, because he has the constitutional right to go to any part of the material or spiritual skies. Such travel is very tempting and exciting because these skies are full of unlimited globes of varying qualities, and they are occupied by all types of living entities. The desire to travel there can be fulfilled by the process of yoga, which serves as a means by which one can transfer himself to whatever planet he likes—possibly to planets where life is not only eternal and blissful, but where there are multiple varieties of enjoyable energies. Anyone who can attain the freedom of the spiritual planets need never return to this miserable land of birth, old age, disease and death. One can attain this stage of perfection very easily by his individual effort. He can simply follow, in his own home, the prescribed method of bhakti-yoga. This method, under proper guidance, is simple and enjoyable. An attempt is made herein to give information to the people in general, and to philosophers and religionists in particular, as to how one can transfer oneself to other planets by this process of bhakti-yoga—the highest of all yogic processes.$1.95 Add to cart -
Coming Back
The most comprehensive and comprehensible explanation of reincarnation ever published. Life does not begin with birth or end with death. Exactly what happens to the self after leaving its present body? Does it enter another body? Must it reincarnate forever? How does reincarnation really work? Can we control our future incarnations? Coming Back answers these most profound and mysterious of all questions by presenting clear and complete explanations from the world's most authentic, timeless sources of knowledge about the afterlife. With this book you will learn the science of controlling your present, determining your future, and dramatically changing your life!$2.95 Add to cart -
Civilization and Transcendence
If asked how humans have progressed over the past centuries, most people would point to technology and science and the knowledge and luxuries they have brought. But how do these things satisfy the soul’s desire for happiness and eternal life. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century, implores us not to lose sight of our true hankering’s and needs. Technology and science are good and have their place, but shouldn’t distract us from our most important pursuit: to transcend this world and awaken our spiritual nature.$1.95 Add to cart -
Chant and Be Happy
The Power of Mantra Meditation Based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Chant And Be Happy is an introduction to the history, practice, and benefits of mantra meditation, and specifically the significance of chanting the Hare Krishna Mantra. Also known as the maha-mantra, "great chant for deliverance," Hare Krishna is recommended in many sacred texts as the most effective form of meditation for the present age. Since the 1960s and '70s, this mantra has gained world popularity, partially due to its inclusion in the #1 song "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison. The book contains a conversation between the Hare Krishna movement's founder Srila Prabhupada, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Yoko Ono on what makes a mantra genuine and effective. It also discusses the scriptural origin of the mantra, as well as step-by-step instructions for chanting.$2.95 Add to cart -
Bhakti-yoga, art of eternal love
Here what we call love is alll 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.$1.95 Add to cart -
Beyond Birth and Death
We often think of "life" as a relatively short span of time in between our birth and our death we celebrate birth as "coming into life" and mourn for the "dead"when in fact life is an unending continuum, and what we call "birth and death" are merely bodily changes. This is Krishna's beginning instruction in the Bhagavad-gita; for the self there is neither birth nor death. We're all eternal spiritual beings, meant to live eternally in relationship with the Supreme Person. The joy we experience once we understand the difference between our self and our material covering cannot be overestimated. Beyond Birth and Death was prepared from transcripts of lectures Srila Prabhupada gave in 1966 on the second and eighth chapters of the Bhagavad-gita.$1.95 Add to cart
