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OTHER MAJOR WRITINGS BY HIS DIVINE GRACE Scholars Praise Srila Prabhupada's Books "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 "The eighteen Sanskrit mantras of Sri Isopanisad are given in both devanagari and roman script, something that will be of great help to the beginning student. Swami Prabhupada has given intelligent and lucid commentaries on every mantra, and--unusual for this type of publication--a glossary and index has been added." Dr. Paul Hockings Professor of Anthropology University of Illinois "The first available English edition of Sri Isopanisad makes this most significant publication accessable to a broader public of students and scholars. This spiritual lawbook, with a most useful introduction by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is a necessary supplement to any serious study of the Vedic culture. The Sanskrit diacritical equivalents and the glossary are most useful guides to deeper study and further understanding of ancient spiritual law and Vedic culture. . . . I recommend this volume to any student or scholar of Vedic thought. To the generalist and specialist alike it will generate considerable provocation and understanding. It is an indispensable addition to any serious library collection." Dr. Thomas N. Pappas Professor of History Anderson College "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 "I request that you take advantage of this book KRSNA, and enter into its understanding. I also request that you make an appointment to meet your God now, through the self-liberating process of YOGA (UNION) and GIVE PEACE A CHANCE." George Harrison The Beatles (In 1970 George Harrison paid the entire printing costs for the first printing of Krsna Book.) "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 providing 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 "I have now read considerable part [of Bhagavad-gita As It Is]. As a human being I cannot but applaud the fact that your movement is bringing faith and joy back into the lives of many unhappy young people who have not been able to find those virtues in the religion and culture in which they were raised, and I wish you success in the good work you are doing." A.L. Basham Professor and Head of the Department of Asian Civilizations The Australian National University PERSONAL COMMENTS about Srila Prabhupada "[The biography] of Srila Prabhupada is pointed proof that one can be a transmitter of truth and still be a vital and singular person. . . . At what almost anyone would consider a very advanced age, when most people would be resting on their laurels, he harkened to the mandate of his own spiritual teacher and set out on the difficult voyage to America. Srila Prabhupada is, of course, only one of thousands of teachers. But in another sense, he is one in a thousand, maybe one in a million." Dr. Harvey Cox Harvard University "Besides being a man of deep moral strength, humility, and holiness, he was genuinely renounced. Unlike many modern gurus, he was content to live as his disciples did. Even when his health failed and he returned to the blazing heat of Delhi for his recovery, he sought nothing better than a poorly furnished room, without air-conditioning, in a Hindu temple where he had resided before coming to America. Srila Prabhupada's life. . . is the epitome of his ideal, an ideal that he set forth for others to follow. In an age of pervasive hypocrisy and cynicism, it is this kind of rare model that we need." Dr. J. Stillson Judah Professor Emeritus, History of Religions and Director of Libraries Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California "His books are significant contributions to the salvation of mankind." Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Former Prime Minister of India "The great contribution of Srila Prabhupada was not just that he taught spiritual values, not just that he provided the answers to life's inevitable and ultimate questions, but that he inspired persons with consciousness to “live” those spiritual values and to discover those answers for themselves. Prabhupada's stature is awe-inspiring, and a consciousness radiated from him, steering many minds from material concerns to spiritual, helping them develop the inner strength to see that the 'self' could become a far more potent force than the body. . . . In many parts of the world today men and women are seeking the consciousness Srila Prabhupada inspired, and thee followers believe that happiness and world peace can be achieved by the way of life Srila Prabhupada taught. For these Krishna conscious people, a new (though ancient) age is in the making. For them, a life of bliss, purity, responsibility, and civic service is no longer a dream belonging to an irreducible remote future, but is a vision almost within grasp. . . . Prabhupada was here in this world to show us how to live. His words and deeds. . . have the ability to make our souls joyous and free." Dr. Shaligram Shukla Professor of Linguistics Georgetown University "If you really want to know the highest truth, it's Krishna consciousness." Maharishi Mahesh Yogi I believe that in all the living languages of the world, there is no book so full of true knowledge, and yet so handy. It teaches self-control, austerity, non-violence, compassion, obedience to the call of duty for the sake of duty, and putting up a fight against unrighteousness (Adharma). To my knowledge, there is no book in the whole range of the world's literature so high above as the Bhagavad-Gita, which is the treasure-house of Dharma nor only for the Hindus but foe all mankind. M. M. Malaviya |
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