Krsna : The Supreme Personality of Godhead

DETAILS : 

• Author : A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
  
• Publication date :1 January 2011
  
• Paperback : 954 Pages
  
• ISBN-13 :9789386956613
  
• ISBN-10 : 9386956616
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 900 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead (popularly known as the "Krsna Book") is a comprehensive summary and commentary on the Tenth Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam. It presents the life and transcendental pastimes of Lord Krishna in a narrative format that is both accessible and deeply philosophical. The book details Krishna’s appearance in Mathura, his childhood in Vrindavana, and his later roles as a prince and diplomat in Dwarka. Written to introduce the Western world to the personal aspect of the Divine, it emphasizes the concept of "Bhakti" (devotion) as the highest path to spiritual realization. Its pages are filled with vibrant descriptions of Krishna’s interactions with his devotees, illustrating the "Rasa" (mellows) of divine love.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896–1977) was the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and a global ambassador for Vedic culture. At the age of 69, he traveled from India to the United States to fulfill the mission of his spiritual master, sparking a worldwide spiritual revolution. He translated and provided elaborate purports for foundational texts like the Bhagavad-gita As It Is and the Srimad Bhagavatam, producing over 80 volumes of literature. His writing is distinguished by its uncompromising adherence to the "parampara" (disciplic succession) and its practical application of ancient wisdom to modern life. He is revered by millions as a "Shaktyavesha Avatar," a person empowered to spread the message of Godhead across the globe.