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Light of the Bhagavata
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The publisher, The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust - letters@harekrishna.com ,
December 31, 1998
Cultivating the Human Spirit The simplicity, beauty, and intricacies found in nature have captured the minds and hearts of the greatest philosophers throughout time. Even the foremost scientific minds of our time are at a loss to understand nature's deepest mysteries. "Light of the Bhagavata" presents a clear and tangible illustration of the purpose and significance of nature and its origin. Among the writings of Srila Prabhupada, this work has a unique origin. He wrote it in Vrindavana, India, in 1961 in response to an invitation to attend a world confrence called the Congress for Cultivating the Human Spirit, held in Japan that year. This edition of "Light of the Bhagavata," profusely illustrated by master artist Madam Li Yuen Sheng in the traditional Gongbi style, will be a beautiful addition to your library of spiritual knowledge.
The publisher, The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust - letters@harekrishna.com ,
December 31, 1998
Cultivating the Human Spirit The simplicity, beauty, and intricacies found in nature have captured the minds and hearts of the greatest philosophers throughout time. Even the foremost scientific minds of our time are at a loss to understand nature's deepest mysteries. "Light of the Bhagavata" presents a clear and tangible illustration of the purpose and significance of nature and its origin. Among the writings of Srila Prabhupada, this work has a unique origin. He wrote it in Vrindavana, India, in 1961 in response to an invitation to attend a world confrence called the Congress for Cultivating the Human Spirit, held in Japan that year. This edition of "Light of the Bhagavata," profusely illustrated by master artist Madam Li Yuen Sheng in the traditional Gongbi style, will be a beautiful addition to your library of spiritual knowledge.
147 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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About the author
A.C. Bhaktivedanta
813 books715 followersHis Divine Grace Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (अभय चरणारविन्द भक्तिवेदान्त स्वामी प्रभुपाद)was born as Abhay Charan De on 1 September 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.
In the last ten years of his life, in spite of his advanced age, Srila Prabhupada circled the globe twelve times on lecture tours that have took him to six continents. In spite of such a vigorous schedule, Srila Prabhupada continued to write prolifically. His writings constitute a veritable library of Vedic philosophy, religion, literature and culture.
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.
In the last ten years of his life, in spite of his advanced age, Srila Prabhupada circled the globe twelve times on lecture tours that have took him to six continents. In spite of such a vigorous schedule, Srila Prabhupada continued to write prolifically. His writings constitute a veritable library of Vedic philosophy, religion, literature and culture.
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September 9, 2020
Some parts are good and true, others are too extreme
June 24, 2019
Superb philosophical description of monsoon and autumn! Amazing depth and realisations...
November 6, 2023
Similar in content but refreshingly different in it's presentation. This book has a distinctly Chinese flavor to the way the verses are worded and the pacing of the prose.
November 6, 2008
A naturalist look at traditional Vedic texts and stories. It provides an interesting angle from which to approach Vedic beliefs and tradition. The translation seems to lose something in the English, leaving it with periodic dry spells, but included are notably beautiful pieces of religious artwork that help to outweigh the dragging texts.
April 30, 2013
Great book, but try to get the 1984 original. This version is small (about 8"x6"). The original is a large, coffee table sized book, with more pages, more content. I was able to find a copy of the 1984 edition on eBay for only $10.
September 10, 2012
Great book. Wonderful comparison to nature. I was so much elated to read this and see how Prabhupada has made everything so simple to understand.
July 2, 2015
Founder of the Hare Krishna movement, Swami Prabhubāda is calming and enlightening. Beautiful artistry by Madam Li Yuen Sheng.
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