## Pamphlets

Prabhupada
(BBT pamphlet, 1986) (New 2003)

1. His Journey

2. His Society

3. His Teachings

4. His Temples

HE CAME WITH THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE WORLD

PB 1: His Journey

His Journey

"When I first arrived in your New York harbor, I did not know whether to turn left
or right."

We follow the international standard for Sanskrit transliteration. For instance,

Krsna is pronounced KRISHNA, and Srila Prabhupada is pronounced SHREELA PRABHUPAD.

Although one candle kindles unlimited numbers of other candles, each with the same
intensity as the first, there yet remains the original candle. Similarly, although
the Supreme Personality of Godhead expands Himself in unlimited forms, He yet
remains the original cause of all causes. In the Vedas, that supreme original cause
is known by the name Krsna because He possesses unlimited transcendental qualities,
which can attract all living beings.

Five hundred years ago, that same supreme cause, Lord Sri Krsna, appeared as Sri
Caitanya Mahaprabhu and declared that the chanting of His holy names Hare Krsna,
Hare Rama would spread beyond the shores of India to every town and village in the
world. Hundreds of years then passed as Lord Caitanya's faithful followers
endeavored to expand His mission. Still they remained wondering just how and when
the Lord's bold prediction would come true.

Then, on August 13, 1965, just a few days before his sixty ninth birthday, A.C.
Bhaktivedanta Swami philosopher, scholar, and saint set out for America to see what
could be done. Begging passage from a local steamship company, he traveled as the
only passenger on board a small weathered cargo ship named the Jaladuta. In his
possession were a suitcase, an umbrella, a supply of dry cereal, about seven
dollars worth of Indian currency, and several boxes of books.

When the Jaladuta arrived in New York harbor thirty seven days later, Bhaktivedanta
Swami was utterly alone. He had come to America knowing no one, with absolutely no
visible means of support, and with only the meager handful of possessions he had
carried on board the ship. He had no money, no friends, no followers, not his
youth, good health or even a clear idea of how he would accomplish his far reaching
objective to present the spiritual knowledge of the Vedas to the entire Western
society.
In a poem written in Bengali just after his arrival, Bhaktivedanta Swami expressed
his humble faith in Lord Sri Krsna and the special instruction of his own spiritual
master, who had intended him to spread the teachings of Krsna consciousness
throughout the English speaking world:

"My dear Lord Krsna.... How will I make them understand this message of Krsna
consciousness? I am very unfortunate, unqualified, and the most fallen. Therefore I
am seeking Your benediction so that I can convince them, for I am powerless to do
so on my own.... I am sure that when this transcendental message penetrates their
hearts they

will certainly feel engladdened and thus become liberated from all unhappy
conditions of life...."

This poem was written on September 17, 1965. Just twelve years later, on November
14, 1977, Bhaktivedanta Swami passed away in India at the age of 81. What happened
in those twelve years? What was Bhaktivedanta Swami able to accomplish during this
brief period, having begun with nothing, and at an age when most are ready to
retire? The list of accomplishments is striking by any standard.

In short, between the years 1965 and 1977, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta
Swami, or Srila Prabhupada, as his followers affectionately came to know him, had
spread the teachings of Krsna consciousness to every major city in the world, and
had formed an international society comprising thousands of dedicated members. He
had established 108 temples, with magnificent estates spread across six continents,
and had circled the globe twelve times to personally guide the membership of his
broadening mission.

As if this were not enough accomplishment for a person proceeding from his 70th to
his 82nd year, Srila Prabhupada had also translated, written, and published 51
volumes of books in 28 different languages, tens of millions of which had been
distributed throughout the world. He had delivered thousands of lectures, written
thousands of letters, and taken part in thousands of conversations with followers,
admirers, and critics alike. And he had won the esteem of hundreds of prominent
scholars and social figures, who had genuine appreciation for Srila Prabhupada's
contributions to religion, philosophy, and culture.

The astonishing story of how Srila Prabhupada achieved such a marvelous result in
twelve short years is far beyond the scope of this pamphlet. But the remaining
pages will provide you with a glimpse into his remarkable teachings and
achievements.

"Now I can see that it is a miracle. Otherwise, how could one old man, with only a
few books to sell for barely getting food, introduce a God conscious movement in a
materialistic society?"

PB 2: His society

His society

"I have come here in this old age neither for sightseeing nor for personal
interest. It is for implementing the science of Krsna which will actually make
people happy."

After arriving in New York City in September 1965, Srila Prabhupada struggled alone
for the first year to establish his God conscious movement. He lived simply,
lectured whenever and wherever he got the opportunity, and gradually began to
attract some small interest in his teachings.
In July of 1966, while still working alone from an obscure storefront on New York
City's Lower East Side, Srila Prabhupada nonetheless founded a spiritual society
intended for worldwide participation. He called it the International Society for
Krishna Consciousness, or ISKCON for short.

At the time of incorporation, Srila Prabhupada had not attracted even one committed
follower. Undeterred, he enlisted volunteers from among the small group of regular
attendees at his evening lectures to act as ISKCON's first trustees.

That was then. Today, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness comprises
more than 300 temples, farms, schools, and special projects throughout the world
and maintains a worldwide congregation numbering in the millions.

ISKCON's Purpose

Krsna consciousness is more than another sectarian faith. It is a technical science

of spiritual values that is fully described in the Vedic literature of ancient
India. The aim of the Krsna consciousness movement is to acquaint all people of the
world with these universal principles of God realization so that they may derive
the highest benefits of spiritual understanding, unity, and peace.

The Vedas recommend that in the present age the most effective means for achieving
self realization is to always hear about, glorify, and remember the all good
Supreme Lord, who is known by many names. One of these names is "Krsna," which
means "He who is all attractive," another is "Rama," which means "He who is the
reservoir of all pleasure," and "Hare" indicates the Lord's inconceivable energy.

Following the Vedic recommendation, the members of ISKCON are always seen chanting
Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama,
Hare Hare. This sublime chanting puts us directly in touch with the Supreme Lord
through the sound vibration of His holy names and gradually awakens us to our
original relationship with God.

ISKCON's primary mission is thus to encourage all members of human society to

devote at least some portion of their time and energies to this process of hearing
and chanting about God. In this way they will gradually come to realize that all
living beings are spirit souls, eternally related to the Supreme Lord in service
and in love.

Distributing Spiritual Food

Along with teaching Vedic knowledge and spreading the chanting of the Lord's holy
names, ISKCON also freely distributes spiritual food throughout the world. Like the
philosophy and the chanting, vegetarian food that has first been offered to the
Lord purifies the heart and mind. Thus it assists in the process of gradually
uncovering one's original awareness of God. ISKCON's distribution of spiritualized
food, therefore, through its program known worldwide as "Food for Life," is
beneficial for the body as well as the soul of each recipient.

PB 3: His Teachings

His Teachings

"Human life is simply awarded to a living entity so that he can realize his
spiritual identity and his permanent source of happiness."

Of all his various contributions, Srila Prabhupada considered his books most
important. In fact, he would often describe his work of translating and explaining
the ancient Vedic texts as his very life and soul. In 1970, Srila Prabhupada
founded the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, now the world's largest publisher of Vedic
literature. Through its work over the last quarter century, millions of people have
read at least one of Srila Prabhupada's books and have felt their lives genuinely
enriched. Here is a brief introduction to the spiritual knowledge you will find
within those books.

Srila Prabhupada's Books Highlight the Importance of the Human Form of Life

There are many forms of life on this planet. There are immovable forms such as
trees and plants, and a vast array of aquatic, insect, bird, beast, and mammalian
forms as well. Our human form is also one among these varied forms of life, yet
even a casual observer would have to agree that we human beings are endowed with
unique capacities that distinguish us from all other forms of life. What exactly
are those unique capacities?

We can begin answering this question with another. What is it that distinguishes a
living form from a nonliving form? The answer is consciousness, or awareness. All
living forms display this symptom of consciousness to one degree or another. That
is why we call them living rather than dead. Even the small microbial germ or the
common houseplant show signs of consciousness, whereas our dining table and chairs
do not.

It is also evident that different forms of life display different degrees and
levels of consciousness, and the human form represents the highest development of
consciousness that we know. It is this greater development of consciousness, then,
that distinguishes the human being from all other forms of life on the planet.

But what is it about our consciousness that makes it so different from that of the
insect, the bird, the beast, or even the monkey? These creatures eat and we also
eat; they sleep and we also sleep; they reproduce and we reproduce; they defend
themselves and so do we. That we can perform these functions with greater
sophistication may be one indicator that we possess higher consciousness, but it
does not fully explain our excellence above all other forms of life.

A more satisfactory explanation is found in our ability to question our existence,

reflect upon our selves, and inquire into our own nature and the nature of God. We
can create languages, ponder the meaning of life, and puzzle in wonderment over the
nighttime sky. Such an endowment is not present in any other form of life.

The Vedas therefore advise that in this human form of life we should be inquisitive
to know who we are, what the universe is, what God is, and what the relationship is
between ourselves, the universe, and God. We should inquire about the solution to
the ultimate problems of life, namely birth, death, old age, and disease. Such
questions cannot be asked by the cats and dogs, but they must arise in the heart of
a real human being.

Srila Prabhupada's Books Reveal the Perfect Knowledge of the Vedas

If we can accept the importance of this type of inquiry, our next consideration
will naturally be where to find authoritative answers to such questions. Clearly,
if perfect knowledge concerning questions of the self, the universe, and God,
exists at all, it would have to be of a standard higher than just your opinion or
my opinion, or for that matter Freud's or Einstein's or anyone else's opinion.

Because all of us have imperfect senses and because we are all prone to make
mistakes, our relative opinions about matters beyond our experience can supply
neither valid nor reliable information.

Thus our attempt to approach such matters empirically will be fraught with various
imperfections and ultimately fail. Therefore, so called truths established
exclusively on the basis of mental speculation cannot help us understand the
Absolute Truth, which is beyond the reach of the imperfect senses and mind.

The Vedas explain that if we want to know about things beyond the jurisdiction of
our experience beyond the limitations of human perception and cognition the process
is to hear from one who knows. The transcendental knowledge of the Vedas was first
uttered by the Supreme Lord Himself. The Lord, the supremely powerful being, cannot
fall under the influence of any other force. As a logical consequence, His
knowledge must be perfect. And anyone who transmits that knowledge without change
gives the same perfect knowledge. We need only accept this proposition
theoretically to progress in our understanding of Vedic thought.

The idea is that the perfect knowledge of the Vedas has been preserved over time by
transmission through an unbroken chain of spiritual masters. Srila Prabhupada
represents one such disciplic chain or succession. That succession goes back
thousands of years to Lord Krsna Himself. Thus the knowledge found within Srila
Prabhupada's books is nondifferent from that which was originally imparted by the
Supreme Lord. Srila Prabhupada did not manufacture "truths." He merely delivered
the timeless teachings of the original Vedas without addition, deletion, or change.

The writings of Srila Prabhupada are represented mainly by three Vedic texts the
Bhagavad gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Caitanya caritamrta. Together these works of
literature comprise more than 25 volumes of detailed information constituting the
original Vedic science of God realization, or bhagavata dharma. Their translation
into the English language, along with elaborate explanations, constitutes Srila
Prabhupada's most significant contribution to the spiritual, intellectual, and
cultural life of the world.

Srila Prabhupada's Books Present a Universal Science of God Realization

The Vedic teachings presented in Srila Prabhupada's books can be summarized under
three general headings, known in Sanskrit as sambandha, abhidheya and prayojana.
Sambandha means our relationship with God, abhidheya means acting in that
relationship, and prayojana means the ultimate goal or perfection. These three
divisions of understanding represent universal principles common to all religious
teachings of the world.

The knowledge described in Srila Prabhupada's books enables anyone to advance in

his or her understanding of God without having to change current religious,
national, or cultural affiliations. The science of how to understand God, how to
understand one's relationship with God, and how to develop love for God has nothing
to do with sectarian faiths. These are objectives no religion in the world could
deny. They are, in other words, the essence of religion universal features by which
all religions may be understood.

Preferences regarding God's holy name may differ from one religion to another,
modes of worship may differ, and details of ritual and doctrine may differ as well.
But the test is how much the practitioner actually develops knowledge of God and
love for God.

Real religion means to learn to love God. And how to love God is the sum and
substance of the teachings found in Srila Prabhupada's books.

Srila Prabhupada's Books Explain the Difference Between the Self and the Body

Without exception, all material phenomena have a beginning and an end. A most
prominent idea of modern culture is that consciousness is another such material
phenomenon. Thus it is believed that consciousness (or the self) also ends with the
death of the material body. This point of view, however, remains only an
assumption. It has not been proven true by any scientific observation or
experiment.

Nonetheless, the idea that the self ends with the body remains one of the great
articles of faith of modern materialistic thought, and most of us have been
educated from early childhood to think of ourselves in terms of such beliefs. Few
of us, however, have thought through the philosophical implications of this type of
thinking, which draws us unconsciously toward voidistic and nihilistic styles of
life.

The most basic of the Vedic teachings stands in direct opposition to the modern
scientific view of consciousness and life. According to that teaching, individual
consciousness is not at all dependent upon neurobiological functions but
permanently exists as an independent reality.

The presence within the material body of a conscious observer who remains ever
present throughout changing bodily and mental states indicates the existence of two
energies the spiritual energy (represented by the conscious self) and the material
energy (represented by the temporary body). The Vedas explain that this spiritual
energy, symptomized by consciousness, continues to exist even after the material
body is finished.

If each of us is an eternal soul covered only by different temporary bodily

dresses, we can reasonably conclude that the highest welfare activity for all of
human society is that which awakens us to our true spiritual identity and our
dormant relationship with God. That activity is called Krsna consciousness.

Just as there is neither glory nor profit in saving the dress of a drowning man,
there is neither glory nor profit in humanitarian efforts aimed exclusively at
improving conditions for the temporary material body, which in the end is destined
to grow old, become diseased, and die.

As Srila Prabhupada himself notes in Srimad Bhagavatam: "The actual self is beyond
the gross body and subtle mind. He is the potent, active principle of the body and
mind. Without knowing the need of the dormant soul, one cannot be happy simply with
the gratification of the body and mind.... The spirit soul's needs must be
fulfilled. Simply by cleansing the cage of the bird, one does not satisfy the
bird....

"There is dormant affection for God within everyone.... Therefore we have to engage
ourselves in activities that will evoke our divine consciousness. This is possible
only by hearing and chanting the divine activities of the Supreme Lord. Thus any
occupational engagement which does not help one to achieve attachment for hearing
and chanting the transcendental message of God is said... to be simply a waste of
time."

"The Vedas are not compilations of human knowledge. Vedic knowledge comes from the
spiritual world, from Lord Krsna."

REINCARNATION

"As the embodied sould continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to
old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A sober person is
not bewildered by such a change." (dehino 'smin yatha dehe
kaumaram yauvanam jara
tatha dehantara praptir
dhiras tatra na muhyati
dehinah of the embodied; asmin in this; yatha as; dehe in the body; kaumaram
boyhood; yauvanam youth; jara old age; tatha similarly; dehantara transference of
the body; praptih achievement; dhirah the sober; tatra thereupon; na never; muhyati
deluded.

TRANSLATION

As the embodied soul continually passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old
age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. The self realized soul
is not bewildered by such a change.

PURPORT

Since every living entity is an individual soul, each is changing his body every
moment, manifesting sometimes as a child, sometimes as a youth, and sometimes as an
old man. Yet the same spirit soul is there and does not undergo any change. This
individual soul finally changes the body at death and transmigrates to another
body; and since it is sure to have another body in the next birth either material
or spiritual there was no cause for lamentation by Arjuna on account of death,
neither for Bhisma nor for Drona, for whom he was so much concerned. Rather, he
should rejoice for their changing bodies from old to new ones, thereby rejuvenating
their energy. Such changes of body account for varieties of enjoyment or suffering,
according to one's work in life. So Bhisma and Drona, being noble souls, were
surely going to have either spiritual bodies in the next life, or at least life in
heavenly bodies for superior enjoyment of material existence. So, in either case,
there was no cause of lamentation.

Any man who has perfect knowledge of the constitution of the individual soul, the
Supersoul, and nature both material and spiritual is called a dhira or a most sober
man. Such a man is never deluded by the change of bodies. The Mayavadi theory of
oneness of the spirit soul cannot be entertained on the ground that spirit soul
cannot be cut into pieces as a fragmental portion. Such cutting into different
individual souls would make the Supreme cleavable or changeable, against the
principle of the Supreme Soul being unchangeable.

As confirmed in the Gita, the fragmental portions of the Supreme exist eternally
(sanatana) and are called ksara; that is, they have a tendency to fall down into
material nature. These fragmental portions are eternally so, and even after
liberation, the individual soul remains the same fragmental. But once liberated, he
lives an eternal life in bliss and knowledge with the Personality of Godhead. The
theory of reflection can be applied to the Supersoul who is present in each and
every individual body and is known as the Paramatma, who is different from the
individual living entity. When the sky is reflected in water, the reflections
represent both the sun and the moon and the stars also. The stars can be compared
to the living entities and the sun or the moon to the Supreme Lord. The individual
fragmental spirit soul is represented by Arjuna, and the Supreme Soul is the
Personality of Godhead Sri Krsna. They are not on the same level, as it will be
apparent in the beginning of the Fourth Chapter. If Arjuna is on the same level
with Krsna, and Krsna is not superior to Arjuna, then their relationship of
instructor and instructed becomes meaningless. If both of them are deluded by the
illusory energy (maya), then there is no need of one being the instructor and the
other the instructed. Such instruction would be useless because, in the clutches of
maya, no one can be an authoritative instructor. Under the circumstances, it is
admitted that Lord Krsna is the Supreme Lord, superior in position to the living
entity, Arjuna, who is a forgotten soul deluded by maya.

Bhagavad gita 2.13)

AN EXPLANATION BY SRILA PRABHUPADA

In the modern age, people are so uneducated that they cannot understand that the
body is changing at every moment and that the ultimate change is called death. In
this life one may be a king, and in the next life one may be a dog, according to
karma. The spirit soul is in a deep slumber caused by the force of material nature.
He is put into one type of condition and again changed into another type. Without
self realization and knowledge, conditional life continues, and one falsely claims
himself a king, a cat, or a dog. These are simply transformations brought about by
the supreme arrangement.

"The scientists say life arose from matter. But they cannot actually demonstrate
this in their laboratories."

SCHOLARLY APPRECIATION OF SRILA PRABHUPADA'S TEACHINGS

Srila Prabhupada speaks with several German scholars in his room at Rettershof
castle in Germany.

Srila Prabhupada often noted that although modern colleges and universities had
many departments of understanding, there was no department that taught scientific
knowledge of the self and God. By presenting the original Vedic science of God
realization through his books, Srila Prabhupada filled the gap and met this vital
educational need. Over the years, hundreds of scholars who either personally met
Srila Prabhupada or read his books have expressed keen appreciation for both his
personal qualities and the contribution his teachings have made to humanity.

For example, Harvey Cox, world renowned professor of religion at Harvard

University, describes how he gradually recognized the value of Srila Prabhupada's
contribution:

"When I first met the Hare Krishnas, I can remember how surprised I was, and I
wondered what this meant. The costumes, the chanting, and the shaved heads appeared
a little strange to me. But as I came to know the movement, I came to find that
there was a striking similarity in the essence of what they were teaching and in
the original core of Christianity that is, living simply, not trying to accumulate
worldly goods, living with compassion toward all creatures, sharing, loving, and
living joyfully. I am impressed with how much the teachings of one man and the
spiritual tradition he brought have impacted themselves into the lives of so many
people. In my view Srila Prabhupada's contribution is a very important one and will
be a lasting one."

PB 4: His Temples

His Temples

"We are purchasing such big, big houses. Why? Just to give people the opportunity
to hear about Krsna."

As already mentioned, ISKCON currently has more than three hundred temples, farms,
schools, and special projects throughout the world. At each center members teach
daily classes, perform chanting, and provide individual instruction on the science
of Krsna consciousness. Each center also holds a weekly festival and vegetarian
feast, as well as programs on festive occasions throughout the year. All programs
are open to the public.

ISKCON's Spiritual City in India

The construction of a spiritual city in Mayapur, India, may represent the most
ambitious of Srila Prabhupada's many programs for the further expansion of Krsna
consciousness worldwide. When completed, Mayapur City will be one of the most
powerful and attractive features of ISKCON's 21st century presentation of Vedic
culture.

The project, already well under construction, will include restaurants, guest
houses, permanent residences, several fully interactive theme parks, and a special
memorial cathedral in honor of Srila Prabhupada. It will also include the "Temple
of the Vedic Planetarium" and much more.

The Krishna Consciousness Movement is Authorized

1. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness

2. The Founder Acarya

3. Reviews

4. Decisions

5. A Short Statement of the Philosophy of Krishna Consciousness

KCA 1: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness

The message of the Vedas, India's ancient spiritual and philosophical texts, is
that the human form of life is meant for reviving our original God consciousness
through the practice of spiritual discipline. The International Society for Krishna
Consciousness (ISKCON) is a worldwide, nonsectarian movement dedicated to
propagating this message for the benefit of mankind. The Society was founded in
1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who had come to the
United States a year earlier on the order of his spiritual master (Srila
Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami) to teach Krsna consciousness in the Western
world.

Over the years, ISKCON has steadily grown in popularity and influence, and today it
is widely recognized by theologians, scholars and laymen as a genuine and important
spiritual movement. The reason for this is twofold: first, the philosophy which
guides the lives of ISKCON's members is grounded firmly in the teachings of the
Vedic literatures, specifically the Bhagavad gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam;
second, the spiritual master and founder of ISKCON, His Divine Grace A.C.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is a leader of substantial erudition and integrity.
As the current representative of an unbroken chain of self realized spiritual
masters, reaching back to Lord Krsna Himself, His Divine Grace is the leading
exponent of Vedic culture in the world today.

ISKCON is an educational, cultural, and philosophical movement with nearly one

hundred centers in thirty countries throughout the world. These centers enable full
time members to live in close association, following the principles of Vedic life,
and also provide a place where interested visitors can learn about the philosophy
and culture of Krsna consciousness and participate in its various functions.

The members of ISKCON are of all ages, of varying degrees of education, and from
many walks of life: students, teachers, scientists, servicemen, laborers and
professionals. Indeed, numerous races, creeds and nationalities are represented in
ISKCON. The unifying characteristics that bring such diverse individuals to Krsna
consciousness are high ethical standards and a sincere desire to understand
spiritual truth. As a prerequisite for the serious pursuit of spiritual life, all
devotees voluntarily abstain from meat eating, illicit sex, intoxication and
gambling.

In contrast to the complexity and anxiety of modern life, the Krsna conscious life
style is based on the principle of "simple living and high thinking." Devotees rise
very early about 4:00 A.M. and spend the morning hours in meditation and study,
attending classes in the profound and practical philosophy of Bhagavad gita and
Srimad Bhagavatam. Srila Prabhupada's translations of these two Vedic classics are
regarded by many scholars as the most erudite and authoritative available. In the
morning hours, the devotees also meditate on the maha mantra, composed of the
following transcendental names of God: Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare
Hare/Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. Vedic literature states that this
meditation is the simplest and most sublime process for reviving God consciousness
in the current materialistic age.

During the day, the main activity is preaching Krsna consciousness. Many devotees
go out to public places to distribute the Society's books and its official journal,
Back to Godhead magazine, which has a monthly circulation of more than a million
copies in thirteen languages. This literature is provided by the Bhaktivedanta Book
Trust, the publishing arm of ISKCON which is the exclusive publisher for the works
of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Since its inception in
1972, the BBT has quickly become the world's largest publisher and distributor of
English and foreign language editions of India's spiritual classics. To date, the
BBT has published a total of sixty 400 page hardbound volumes, each profusely
illustrated with original paintings by devotee artists. It is principally through
the distribution of this literature (as well as by contributions from members and
well wishers) that the Society is financially maintained.

In addition to book distribution, devotees engage in a wide variety of activities,

including teaching, outside jobs, artistic pursuits, and farming. The qualification
in Krsna consciousness is not the kind of work one performs, but that it be done in
the spirit of devotion to God. As Lord Krsna tells His devotee Arjuna in the
Bhagavad gita, "All that you do should be done as an offering unto Me." (Bg. 9.27)

Once a year, the members of ISKCON journey to the Society's international

headquarters at Sridhama Mayapur, West Bengal, India. Srila Prabhupada has proposed
establishing an Institute of Vedic Studies at this site, where visitors from all
over the world can learn about Vedic culture and witness it in practice. Presently
the world center includes a large facility for massive distribution of food to
thousands of needy families. Another major Indian center is in Vrndavana, the
birthplace of Lord Krsna, where the Society has recently opened the magnificent
Krsna Balarama Temple and International Guest House.

In the United States and other countries, ISKCON has established a series of rural
asramas, each a model of Vedic agrarian life. Avoiding modern farm machinery as far
as possible, they demonstrate that a human being need not depend on the artificial
economy of the city. He can live peacefully and simply in the country while
pursuing a spiritual life.

For the children of ISKCON there is Gurukula, the Society's primary and secondary
school system. Taught by academically qualified members of the Society, the
children learn Vedic language and culture as well as the usual subjects like
English, math, and history. The unique feature of Gurukula is that the entire
educational process is centered around the goal of self realization.

Throughout the world, the Krsna Consciousness Society has been recognized for its
cultural and welfare activities. Mayors and law enforcement officials in major
metropolitan areas have praised the Society for its success in helping young people
overcome drug dependence. Addictions Magazine declared, "Krsna consciousness is
close to one hundred percent successful in stopping drug use." The mayor of San
Francisco has proclaimed a Ratha yatra Day in honor of the spectacular festival
held annually by ISKCON. In addition, ISKCON is establishing centers for Vedic
studies in several major American cities to enable college students and residents
to take courses in Vedic philosophy, religion, arts, social thought and psychology.

Thus the International Society for Krishna Consciousness a dynamic and effective
spiritual movement is making a significant contribution to the intellectual,
cultural and spiritual life of contemporary man.

KCA 2: The Founder Acarya

The Founder Acarya

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was born in 1896 in Calcutta,
India. He first met his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami,
in Calcutta in 1922. Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, a prominent devotional scholar and
the founder of sixty four branches of Gaudiya Mathas (Vedic institutes), liked this
educated young man and convinced him to dedicate his life to teaching Vedic
knowledge in the Western world. Srila Prabhupada became his student, and eleven
years later (1933) at Allahabad, he became his formally initiated disciple.

At their first meeting, in 1922, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura requested

Srila Prabhupada to broadcast Vedic knowledge through the English language. In the
years that followed, Srila Prabhupada wrote a commentary on the Bhagavad gita and
in 1944, without assistance, started an English fortnightly magazine.

Recognizing Srila Prabhupada's philosophical learning and devotion, the Gaudiya

Vaisnava Society honored him in 1947 with the title "Bhaktivedanta." In 1950, at
the age of fifty four, Srila Prabhupada retired from married life, and four years
later he adopted the vanaprastha (retired) order to devote more time to his studies
and writing. Srila Prabhupada traveled to the holy city of Vrndavana, where he
lived in very humble circumstances in the historic medieval temple of Radha
Damodara. There he engaged for several years in deep study and writing. He accepted
the renounced order of life (sannyasa) in 1959. At Radha Damodara, Srila Prabhupada
began work on his life's masterpiece: a multivolume translation and commentary on
the 18,000 verse Srimad Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana). He also wrote Easy Joumey to
Other Planets.

After publishing three volumes of Bhagavatam, Srila Prabhupada came to the United
States, in 1965, to fulfill the mission of his spiritual master. Since that time,
His Divine Grace has written over sixty volumes of authoritative translations,
commentaries and summary studies of the philosophical and religious classics of
India.

In 1965, when he first arrived by freighter in New York City, Srila Prabhupada was
practically penniless. It was after almost a year of great difficulty that he
established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in July of 1966.
Under his careful guidance, the Society has grown within a decade to a worldwide
confederation of almost one hundred asramas, schools, temples, institutes and farm
communities.

In 1968, Srila Prabhupada created New Vrndavana, an experimental Vedic community in

the hills of West Virginia. Inspired by the success of New Vrndavana, now a
thriving farm community of more than one thousand acres, his students have since
founded several similar communities in the United States and abroad.
In 1972, His Divine Grace introduced the Vedic system of primary and secondary
education in the West by founding the Gurukula school in Dallas, Texas. The school
began with three children in 1972, and by the beginning of 1975 the enrollment had
grown to one hundred fifty.

Srila Prabhupada has also inspired the construction of a large international center
at Sridhama Mayapur in West Bengal, India, which is also the site for a planned
Institute of Vedic Studies. A similar project is the magnificent Krsna Balarama
Temple and International Guest House in Vrndavana, India. These are centers where
Westerners can live to gain firsthand experience of Vedic culture.

Srila Prabhupada's most significant contribution, however, is his books. Highly

respected by the academic community for their authoritativeness, depth and clarity,
they are used as standard textbooks in numerous college courses. His writings have
been translated into eleven languages. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, established in
1972 exclusively to publish the works of His Divine Grace, has thus become the
world's largest publisher of books in the field of Indian religion and philosophy.
Its latest project is the publishing of Srila Prabhupada's most recent work: a
seventeen volume translation and commentary completed by Srila Prabhupada in only
eighteen months on the Bengali religious classic Sri Caitanya caritamrta.

In the past ten years, in spite of his advanced age, Srila Prabhupada has circled
the globe twelve times on lecture tours that have taken him to six continents. In
spite of such a vigorous schedule, Srila Prabhupada continues to write
prolifically. His writings constitute a veritable library of Vedic philosophy,
religion, literature and culture.

KCA 3: Reviews

Reviews

KCA 3a: Scholars Praise Srila Prabhupada's Books

Scholars Praise Srila Prabhupada's Books

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) adheres strictly to

the principles of India's ancient Vedic culture, whose goal is the spiritual
perfection of man. The Krsna consciousness movement is firmly based upon the
conclusive truths found in Bhagavad gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Caitanya
caritamrta, which contain the essence of Vedic knowledge. These three major texts,
translated into the English language by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada and replete with his erudite commentation, provide the philosophical and
practical foundation for the Krsna consciousness movement.

His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to translate and teach
Vedic knowledge. He is the representative of a well documented disciplic succession
of Vedic authorities. By providing guidelines for the practical implementation of
the sublime Vedic teachings, Srila Prabhupada has for the first time successfully
implanted genuine Vedic culture in the West.

The books of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada are highly
respected by students, scholars and laymen alike. His works are now widely used in
college courses and seminars in diverse subjects, including philosophy, religion,
world literature, history, and the social sciences. The following reviews, written
by scholars renowned in their fields, give graphic testimony to the scholarship and
authenticity of the books of Srila Prabhupada, the founder acarya of the Krsna
consciousness movement.

KCA 3b: Bhagavad gita As It Is

BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS

"No work in all Indian literature is more quoted, because none is better loved, in
the West, than the Bhagavad gita. Translation of such a work demands not only
knowledge of Sanskrit, but an inward sympathy with the theme and a verbal artistry.
For the poem is a symphony in which God is seen in all things.... The Swami does a
real service for students by investing the beloved Indian epic with fresh meaning.
Whatever our outlook may be, we should all be grateful for the labor that has lead
to this illuminating work."

Dr. Geddes MacGregor, Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Philosophy

University of Southern California

"The Gita can be seen as the main literary support for the great religious
civilization of India, the oldest surviving culture in the world. The present
translation and commentary is another manifestation of the permanent living
importance of the Gita."

Thomas Merton, Theologian

"I am most impressed with A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's scholarly and
authoritative edition of Bhagavad gita. It is a most valuable work for the scholar
as well as the layman and is of great utility as a reference book as well as a
textbook. I promptly recommend this edition to my students. It is a beautifully
done book."

Dr. Samuel D. Atkins

Professor of Sanskrit, Princeton University

"...As a successor in direct line from Caitanya, the author of Bhagavad gita As It
Is is entitled, according to Indian custom, to the majestic title of His Divine
Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The great interest that his reading of
the Bhagavad gita holds for us is that it offers us an authorized interpretation
according to the principles of the Caitanya tradition."

Olivier Lacombe
Professor of Sanskrit and Indology, Sorbonne University, Paris

"I have had the opportunity of examining several volumes published by the
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust and have found them to be of excellent quality and of
great value for use in college classes on Indian religions. This is particularly
true of the BBT edition and translation of the Bhagavad gita."

Dr. Frederick B. Underwood

Professor of Religion, Columbia University

"...If truth is what works, as Pierce and the pragmatists insist, there must be a
kind of truth in the Bhagavad gita As It Is, since those who follow its teachings
display a joyous serenity usually missing in the bleak and strident lives of
contemporary people."

Dr. Elwin H. Powell

Professor of Sociology
State University of New York, Buffalo

"There is little question that this edition is one of the best books available on
the Gita and devotion. Prabhupada's translation is an ideal blend of literal
accuracy and religious insight."
Dr. Thomas J. Hopkins
Professor of Religion, Franklin and Marshall College

"The Bhagavad gita, one of the great spiritual texts, is not as yet a common part
of our cultural milieu. This is probably less because it is alien per se than
because we have lacked just the kind of close interpretative commentary upon it
that Swami Bhaktivedanta has here provided, a commentary written from not only a
scholar's but a practitioner's, a dedicated lifelong devotee's point of view."

Denise Levertov, Poet

"The increasing numbers of Western readers interested in classical Vedic thought

have been done a service by Swami Bhaktivedanta. By bringing us a new and living
interpretation of a text already known to many, he has increased our understanding
manyfold."

Dr. Edward C Dimock, Jr.

Department of South Asian Languages and Civilization
University of Chicago

"The scholarly world is again indebted to A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Although Bhagavad gita has been translated many times, Prabhupada adds a
translation of singular importance with his commentary...."

Dr. J. Stillson Judah, Professor of the History of Religions and Director of

Libraries
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California

"Srila Prabhupada's edition thus fills a sensitive gap in France, where many hope
to become familiar with traditional Indian thought, beyond the commercial East West
hodgepodge that has arisen since the time Europeans first penetrated India.

"Whether the reader be an adept of Indian spiritualism or not, a reading of the

Bhagavad gita As It Is will be extremely profitable. For many this will be the
first contact with the true India, the ancient India, the eternal India."

Francois Chenique, Professor of Religious Sciences

Institute of Political Studies, Paris, France

"As a native of India now living in the West, it has given me much grief to see so
many of my fellow countrymen coming to the West in the role of gurus and spiritual
leaders. For this reason, I am very excited to see the publication of Bhagavad gita
As It Is by Sri A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. It will help to stop the
terrible cheating of false and unauthorized 'gurus' and 'yogis' and will give an
opportunity to all people to understand the actual meaning of Oriental culture."

Dr. Kailash Vajpeye, Director of Indian Studies

Center for Oriental Studies, The University of Mexico

"... It is a deeply felt, powerfully conceived and beautifully explained work. I

don't know whether to praise more this translation of the Bhagavad gita, its daring
method of explanation, or the endless fertility of its ideas. I have never seen any
other work on the Gita with such an important voice and style.... It will occupy a
significant place in the intellectual and ethical life of modern man for a long
time to come."

Dr. Shaligram Shukla

Professor of Linguistics, Georgetown University
"I can say that in the Bhagavad gita As It Is I have found explanations and answers
to questions I had always posed regarding the interpretations of this sacred work,
whose spiritual discipline I greatly admire. If the aesceticism and ideal of the
apostles which form the message of the Bhagavad gita As It Is were more widespread
and more respected, the world in which we live would be transformed into a better,
more fraternal place."

Dr. Paul Lesourd, Author

Professeur Honoraire, Catholic University of Paris

KCA 3c: Srimad Bhagavatam

SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM

"This is a work to be treasured. No one of whatever faith or philosophical

persuasion who reads these books with an open mind can fail to be both moved and
impressed...."

Dr. Garry Gelade

Professor of Psychology
Oxford University

"It has been my great pleasure recently to have read the Srimad Bhagavatam in the
superb edition authorized by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.... I am sure this
monumental work will go far to bring the sublime message of the Bhagavatam to
numerous Westerners who otherwise would miss this opportunity. "

Dr. Alex Wayman

Professor of Sanskrit, Columbia University

"The Srimad Bhagavatam is extremely useful for all those interested in ancient
India, whether their interest be that of the philosopher, the student of religion,
the historian, the linguist, the sociologist or the political scientist.... I truly
hope that Srila Prabhupada will complete his translation of the entire Bhagavata
and continue to translate other eminent Sanskrit works as well. Undoubtedly, this
work of Swamiji's is a great contribution to the troubled human society of today's
world."

Dr. Sooda L. Bhatt

Professor of Indian Languages, Boston University

"The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust editions of famous religious classics of India, with
new translations and commentaries, are an important addition to our expanding
knowledge of spiritual India. The new edition of the Srimad Bhagavatam is
particularly welcome."

Dr. John L. Mish

Chief, Oriental Division, New York Public Library

"... A commentary on the Vedanta sutra by Srila Vyasadeva divided into twelve
'cantos' of which four are presented here in eight beautifully produced volumes.
These lavish volumes, obviously the product of devotional effort, contain many
lovely full color illustrations...."

Choice magazine, June, 1975

"In the diversity of religious approaches offered by the yogis of India, the most
significant, of course, is the way of Krsna consciousness. It is amazing to see how
Sri Bhaktivedanta Swami has in less than ten years succeeded, by his personal
devotion, untiring energy and efficient direction, in organizing the International
Society for Krishna Consciousness. Now, he has undertaken the stupendous project of
rendering the entire Bhagavata, the great devotional classic of India, into
English. His edition is learning blended with devotional feeling and inspired by a
definite purpose of communicating the intense Iyrical and devotional quality of the
Bhagavata. Srila Prabhupada has done an excellent service by his able rendition of
'the abode of divine joy' that the Bhagavata is."

Dr. Mahesh Mehta, Professor of Asian Studies

University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada

"It is axiomatic that no book can be expected entirely to satisfy all its potential
readers. Here is one, however, which can be said to come remarkably close to that
ideal.... we have here the ideal of what an edition of a Sanskrit text for a
Western audience should be."

Dr. R. E. Asher
Professor of Linguistics, University of Edinburgh

"... For those who have no access to the Sanskrit language, these books convey, in
superb manner, the message of the Bhagavatam. In addition to being a scholarly
work, it directly reflects the spiritual aspirations of a religious community which
has gained considerable popularity in modern America."

Dr. Alaka Hejib

Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies, Harvard University

"Srimad Bhagavatam is a valuable source material and cannot but be attractive to

serious students and scholars of religion and philosophy. I recommend this series,
to anyone, as an important and useful reference work."

Dr. C. P. Agrawal, Chairwoman

Department of Humanities, University of Michigan

KCA 3d: Sri Caitanya caritamrta

SRI CAITANYA CARITAMRTA

"I am most happy to have these handsomely printed volumes which embody the work of
so learned and sincere a believer in the message of the Caritamrta. I thank you."

Dr. Daniel H. H. Ingalls

Chairman
Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies
Harvard University

"The appearance of an English translation of Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami's Sri

Caitanya caritamrta by A.C. Bhaktivedanta [Founder Acarya of the International
Society for Krishna Consciousness] is a cause for celebration among both scholars
in Indian studies and lay people seeking to enrich their knowledge of Indian
spirituality. It will fill a most serious lacuna in our libraries and in our
courses on the religious traditions of India.

"... For the first time we possess a readily accessible edition for this great
religious classic that will provide opportunity for scholars in Indian literature
and followers of the Krsna consciousness tradition alike to compare the original
text with a modern English translation and become acquainted with the deeper
spiritual meaning of this work through the learned commentary of Sri Bhaktivedanta.
"... Anyone who gives a close reading to the commentary will sense that here, as in
his other works, Sri Bhaktivedanta has combined a healthy mixture of the fervent
devotion and aesthetic sensitivity of a devotee and the intellectual rigor of a
textual scholar. At no point does the author allow the intended meaning of the text
to be eclipsed by the promotion of a particular doctrinal persuasion.

"... These exquisitely wrought volumes will be a welcome addition to the libraries
of all persons who are committed to the study of Indian spirituality and religious
literature, whether their interests are sparked by the motivations of the scholar,
the devotee or the general reader."

Dr. J. Bruce Long

Department of Asian Studies, Cornell University

"It is a remarkable document of great historical and sociological importance,

giving a picturesque presentation of the socio religious climate in the India of
Sri Caitanya's times and the far reaching social and religious changes wrought by
him. As a literary piece, it is regarded as a work of great merit, having no
parallel in the whole of Bengali literature. As a religious text, its sanctity is
comparable to that of the Bhagavad gita.

"This English edition translated by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is superb.

It contains the original Sanskrit and Bengali verses with their English
transliteration, synonyms, translation and elaborate purports, easily bearing
testimony to the author's profound knowledge of the subject."

Dr. O.B.L. Kapoor, Emeritus Chairman and Professor, Department of Philosophy

Government Postgraduate College, Gyanpur, India

"It is a genuine joy to have this momentous biographical work on the life of
Bengal's great saint Caitanya, prepared by his best known modern interpreter, A.C.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada."

Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer, Associate Professor of Ethics

and the Phenomenology of Religions
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California

"Year by year, interest in Eastern religious thought and philosophy grows in

America. The editing and translating of the important Sri Caitanya caritamrta will
make a substantial contribution to those who seek information about Indian
concepts...."

Dr. Gerald A. Larue

Professor of Religion, University of Southern California

"I can recommend Sri Caitanya caritamrta as a source of rich insights for every
serious student of consciousness."

Dr. Rory O'Day, Department of Human Relations

University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

KCA 3e: Other Major Writings by His Divine Grace

OTHER MAJOR WRITINGS BY HIS DIVINE GRACEFor more information on these publications
and the Krishna Consciousness Society, please write the Society's Secretary at
Bhaktivedanta Archives, P.O Box 255, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046

"Teachings of Lord Caitanya is an authentic and lucid account, in English, of the

life and philosophy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. The spiritual movement initiated by
'the Great Master' five hundred years ago has profoundly influenced millions of men
and women in India ever since, and is presently making its mark throughout the
world.

"Sri A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the present spiritual master of the
movement in disciplic succession, has done a great service to the English speaking
world by making this spiritual treasure available in English."

Dr. K. L. Seshagiri Rao

Professor of Religious Studies, University of Virginia

"Krsna is an important book both for the new student of the history of religions
and for the professional scholar. It is a helpful and significant contribution to
the growing phenomenon of interest in the religions of Asia."

William A. Johnson
Professor of Philosophy, Brandeis University

"The book Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead should prove to be an important
addition to materials available for college courses in religion. It is one of the
best sources in English for gaining insight into the bhakti religious tradition."

Louis Roberts, Executive Chairman

Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Syracuse University

"The Perfection of Yoga is most useful for anyone wishing to understand the meaning
of yoga. It also introduces the student to the study of Bhagavad gita and shows how
direct and simple, yet in another sense, how profoundly complex is the path of
spiritual growth through yoga practice. It is a scholarly book, yet has a direct
personal meaning for all a powerful combination."

Dr. Frank Ledwith, Professor of Psychology

University of St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland

"I think the best feature of the Hare Krsna movement is that it is providin
scholars with excellent translations of the rarest books on krsna bhakti."

Dr. Lawrence Shinn

Professor of Religion, Oberlin College

"I have read Sri Bhaktivedanta Swami's books with great care, attention and
profound interest, and have found them to be of incalculable value to anyone who is
curious about India's spiritual and cultural heritage. The author of these books
displays on every page an astounding scholarship in the subjects treated, and also
an understanding and ease of exposition of abstruse ideas, which are rarest gifts."

Dr. H. B. Kulkarni
Professor of English and Philosophy, Utah State University

"The publications of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust are very valuable documents and
will no doubt become classics for the English reader of Indian religious
literature."

Dr. Jerry M. Chance, Chairman

Department of Philosophy and Religion, Florida A&M University

"These books are not only beautiful, but also relevant to our times, as we as a
nation search for new cultural patterns for our way of life."
Dr. C. L. Spreadbury
Professor of Sociology, Stephen F. Austin State University

KCA 4: Decisions

Decisions

U. S. Courts Officially Recognize ISKCON's Public Activities

Numerous decisions in American courts over the years have supported the public
programs of the Krsna consciousness movement.

Philadelphia

Judge Alfred L. Luongo

U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia decree was typical, and included the following points:

Krsna consciousness is recognized as an authentic religion.

To broadcast the glories of God to all people, members of the Krsna consciousness
society can perform sankirtana, a missionary activity including chanting, dancing
and playing cymbals and drums; the dissemination of the word of God through
preaching and reading aloud from religious literature; the distribution of
religious literature, sanctified foods and flowers to the public; and the
solicitation and acceptance of contributions.
In performing sankirtana, devotees can go wherever people gather streets, byways
and other public places.

Other major decisions:

Chicago

Judge Hubert F. Will

U. S. District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois, Eastern Division

Los Angeles

Judge Campbell M. Lucas

Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles

Las Vegas

Judge Roger D. Foley

U. S. District Court for the District of
Nevada

Denver

Judge Fred M. Winner

U. S. District Court of Denver,
Colorado

San Francisco

Judge Melvin E. Cohn

Superior Court of the State of California
in and for the County of San Mateo

KCA 5: A Short Statement of the Philosophy of Krsna Consciousness

A Short Statement of the Philosophy of Krsna Consciousness

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is a worldwide

community of devotees practicing bhakti yoga, the eternal science of loving service
to God. The Society was founded in 1966 by His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada, a pure devotee of God representing an unbroken chain of spiritual
masters originating with Lord Krsna Himself.

The following eight principles are the basis of the Krsna consciousness movement.
We invite all our readers to consider them with an open mind and then visit one of
the ISKCON centers to see how they are being applied in everyday life.

1. By sincerely cultivating a bona fide spiritual science, we can be free from

anxiety and come to a state of pure, unending, blissful consciousness in this
lifetime.
2. We are not our bodies but eternal spirit souls, parts and parcels of God
(Krsna). As such, we are all brothers, and Krsna is ultimately our common father.
3. Krsna is the eternal, all knowing, omnipresent, all powerful, and all attractive
Personality of Godhead. He is the seed giving father of all living beings, and He
is the sustaining energy of the entire cosmic creation.
4. The Absolute Truth is contained in all the great scriptures of the world.
However, the oldest known revealed scriptures in existence are the Vedic
literatures, most notably the Bhagavad gita, which is the literal record of God's
actual words.
5. We should learn the Vedic knowledge from a genuine spiritual master one who has
no selfish motives and whose mind is firmly fixed on Krsna.
6. Before we eat, we should offer to the Lord the food that sustains us. Then Krsna
becomes the offering and purifies us.
7. We should perform all our actions as offerings to Krsna and do nothing for our
own sense gratification.
8. The recommended means for achieving the mature stage of love of God in this age
of Kali, or quarrel, is to chant the holy names of the Lord. The easiest method for
most people is to chant the Hare Krsna mantra:

Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare

Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

If you are interested in the subject matter of this booklet or would like to know
more aboue the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, its publications
and its programs we invite you to correspond with its Secretary.

Bhaktivedanta Archives
P.O. Box 255
Sandy Ridge, NC 27046

"His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is doing valuable work, and
his books are significant contributions to the salvation of mankind.

Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri

Former Prime Minister of India