Audiobooks

When Krsna was living in Mathura after leaving Vrndavana, He sent a message of love to the residents of Vrajabhumi through His intimate friend Uddhava. This is known as Uddhava-sandesa. Similarly, Srimati Radharani's intimate friend Lalita sent a message to Krsna in Mathura through a swan messenger. In a mood of loving enviousness she explains her heartfelt wishes to the swan in Srila Rupa Gosvami's Hamsaduta.

Produced by: Sadhusanga

Reading Time: 1:07:50

Download Size: 61.4 MB

This narration is about an amazing conversation between Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Haridasa Thakura on the subject of chanting the Holy Name to achieve ecstatic love of God. It is truly a chanting "bible"--a must listen for every serious devotee and should be heard again and again, daily. Greatly inspirational, it create a desire in the devotee to chant more and better japa rounds.

Here are some topics Haridasa Thakura expounds on: How to--overcome partial or distorted faith and develop true and complete faith; prevent and atone for "fall-down" offenses to the Name; develop the correct attitude to progress in chanting; draw grace from the guru and Lord for faster growth; improve mental concentration on the Name to foster taste, attachment and absorption in it; awaken deep love of God in the heart; see the Lord, His qualities and pastimes within the Name; discover and perfect one's rasa with Krishna; enter the Lord's pastimes as an eternal servant.

These four remarkable cassettes are recorded in stereo, have beautiful Hare Krishna background music and come in an attractive vinyl album.

Narrated by: Amala Bhakta das

Reading Time: 4:45 hours

Download size: 111MB

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Krishna consciousness is dependent on following the principles of bhakti-yoga in all your activities. Although it would be easiest to learn the principles of a Krishna conscious lifestyle from other practitioners, distance and lifestyle might be an obstacle. You can still learn how to create the devotional environment you need to study and absorb Vedic teachings and spiritual wisdom.

This is a simple, straightforward approach to bringing the practices of bhakti-yoga into your everyday life. Based on the booklet printed by the BBT.

Written by: Mahatma Dasa

Narrated by: Amala Bhakta Dasa

Reading Time: 1 hour

Download Size: 8.5MB

A Summary Study of the Tenth Canto of the Srimad-Bhagavatam

The Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered the crest jewel of India's Vedic scriptures because it is the most comprehensive and authoritative. It was written in Sanskrit by Srila Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasadeva about 5,000 years ago when Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appeared on Earth, and contains twelve cantos or sections.

Of these cantos, the Tenth is considered the most confidential. This is because it describes many of the transcendental activities and miracles that the Lord performed and reveals the spiritual philosophy that He recommended for the salvation of mankind.

His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada translated the Tenth Canto into English, supplementing many of its verses with clarifying commentaries, and published it in the U.S. in 1970. The book clearly shows one how to attain the highest level of spiritual enlightenment, namely pure love of God.

The texts mention that when one listens to the pastimes of Lord Krishna regularly, one's heart and mind become purified, one's illusions and ignorance are dispelled and one's consciousness is elevated. Moreover one becomes filled with inner peace and bliss, and one gains true, lasting happiness and an opportunity to return home, back to Godhead. This book is published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

THE AUTHOR: Srila Prabhupada, a fully self-realized spiritual master, founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). He wrote more than 60 volumes of authoritative translations and commentaries on the philosophical and spiritual classics of India, and they have been translated into many languages. Highly respected by the academic community for their depth and clarity, they are used as text books in numerous college courses throughout the world.

THE NARRATOR: Amala-bhakta dasa is a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada and an ordained minister of ISKCON. He has been teaching yoga in general since 1958 and Bhakti Yoga in particular since 1976 and has recorded many of Srila Prabhupada's books. Inspirational and uplifting, these recordings are sold in stores and broadcast on radio stations around the world.

Reading Time: 48 hours

Download Size: 658MB

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Volume 5 of Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta, gives a detailed account of Srila Prabhupada's determination to build the temples in Bombay, Vrndavana and Mayapur.

Narrated by: Amala Bhakta Dasa

Reading Time: 14 hours

Download Size: 353MB

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Namacarya Srila Haridasa Thakura chanted 300,000 Holy Names daily - about 174 rounds! Caitanya Mahaprabhu regularly brought maha-prasadam from the temple of Lord Jagannatha to Haridasa, and sat and talked inimately with him. Advaita Acarya fed him the sraddha-patra offered to His own forefather's, and the personality of Maya submitted to him and begged to become his disciple! Our audiobook of this amazing sadhu includes readings from both Caitanya-caritamrta and Caitanya Bhagavat.

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Reading Time: 2:57:40

Download Size: 160 MB

Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu personally narrated the story of Madhavendra Puri's uncommon devotional service, as described in Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 4. This paramahamsa sadhu's influence is also revealed in Antya-lila Chapter 8 - Ramachandra Puri Criticizes the Lord, and again in Madhya-lila Chapter 17 - The Lord Visits Vrindavana. Our audiobook includes two complete chapters, and partial reading of the third with full purports by Srila Prabhupada. By listening to these lilas we learn how to nurture deeper sentiments of love for Krsna without consideration of personal inconvenience. "Madhavendra Puri sowed the seed of ecstatic love for Krsna within this material worldnd then departed. That seed later became a great tree in the form of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu." (CC Antya-lila 8.36)

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Reading Time: 2:17:30

Download Size: 129.5 MB

Caitanya-caritamrta text courtesy of The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Krishna.com used with permission.

Shrinivas and Narottam, two of 16th century India's greatest bhakti mystics, were responsible for disseminating the esoteric message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu to all parts of India. This tape series recounts their transcendental development and experiences, extensive travels through India, highly mystical journeys to the spiritual world and their converting of thousands of persons into devotees of Lord Krishna. Indeed, they emanated pure love of God and taught all whom they met how to achieve this blissful state.

THE AUTHOR: Steven Rosen (Satyaraj Dasa) has written many books about bhakti-yoga and the spiritual masters or acharyas of this divine science. His writing and scholarship have developed for him a reputation as an important voice in the Indian religious and Vaishnava academic communities.

THE NARRATOR: Amala-bhaka Dasa has recorded on audio cassettes most of Srila Prabhupada's books as well as other Vaishnava literatures. He lectures regularly on bhakti-yoga, and his recordings are sold in stores and broadcast on radio stations around the world.

Both the author and narrator are disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Found and Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Reading Time: 3:30 hours

Download Size: 94MB

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The Nectar of Devotion is a fascinating study of bhakti-yoga, the path of love and devotion to God. It has been practiced for thousands of years by great sages. A highly practical guide, the book covers everything from the beginning stages of the search for truth to the most highly advanced realms of transcendental experience. It goes beyond the limitations of empty religious sentiment and dry philosophical speculation by introducing the reader to the rich treasure house of spiritual thoughts and emotions that accompany true self-realization.

The Nectar of Devotion is a summary of one of India's great spiritual classics, Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu. It was written in Sanskrit during the 16th century by Srila Rupa Gosvami, a great scholar, poet and mystic. After studying all of the great spiritual writings of India for many years, he distilled that profound wisdom into its devotional essence - how to love the Lord purely and experience the highest degree of spiritual bliss.

The author of this brilliant summary study, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is a disciplic descendant of Srila Rupa Gosvami. He is thus the perfect guide to introduce and explain to the inquisitive reader the sublime teachings of this ancient devotional tradition, bhakti-yoga. One who seriously studies and undertakes this practice will surely attain true fulfillment in his life and understand all of life's mysteries.

THE AUTHOR: Srila Prabhupada, a fully self-realized spiritual master founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). He wrote more than 60 volumes of authoritative translations and commentaries on the philosophical and spiritual classics of India, and they have been translated into many languages. Highly respected by the academic community for their depth and clarity, they are used as text books in numerous college courses.

THE NARRATOR: Amala-bhakta dasa is a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada and an ordained minister of ISKCON. He has been teaching yoga in general since 1958 and Bhakti Yoga in particular since 1976 and has recorded many of Srila Prabhupada’s books. Inspirational and uplifting, these recordings are sold in stores and broadcast on radio stations around the world.

Reading Time: 22:30 hours

Download Size: 301MB

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An Authorized English Presentation of Srila Rupa Gosvami's Book Sri Upadesamrta

This audio series is a true bhakti-yoga primer--with Sanskrit texts, lucid translations, and illuminating commentaries--and contains the most basic and essential teachings of this science. Without such knowledge one can scarcely hope to progress.

You will learn how to control your mind and senses, overcome the obstacles to devotional service, improve your personal qualities and habits, practice the regulative devotional principles, develop living and meaningful relationships with devotees, disindentify yourself with your material body, increase your taste for chanting the Holy Names, appreciate the Lord’s glorious pastimes and activities, and understand why certain places are the holiest in the world.

When you hear this knowledge you will gain the perfect foundation for achieving pure love of God and constant inner joy.

THE AUTHOR: Srila Prabhupada, a fully self-realized spiritual master founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). He wrote more than 60 volumes of authoritative translations and commentaries on the philosophical and spiritual classics of India, and they have been translated into many languages. Highly respected by the academic community for their depth and clarity, they are used as text books in numerous college courses.

THE NARRATOR: Amala-bhakta dasa is a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada and an ordained minister of ISKCON. He has been teaching yoga in general since 1958 and Bhakti Yoga in particular since 1976 and has recorded many of Srila Prabhupada’s books. Inspirational and uplifting, these recordings are sold in stores and broadcast on radio stations around the world.

Reading Time: 4 hours

Download Size: 177MB

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Productions, Inc: (performance)

This audiobook is the complete text and full purports by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada with accompanying music. Guest singer of verses is Mukunda Datta dasa.

Produced by: Sadhusanga

Reading Time: 3:15:05

Download Size: 178.3 MB

Upadesamrta text courtesy of The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Krishna.com used with permission.

This is one of two books writen by Narottama das Thakura, with commentary by Visvanatha Chakravarti.

"The name of this book is Sri Prema Bhakti-candrika for it is like moonrays on the path of loving devotional service. Just as a confused traveler who has lost his way in a dense forest filled with ferocious animals is clearly directed to his destination by a quickly rising moon, similarly the various pure process of sadhana mentioned in this book are like the nectarean rays of moonlike devotional service clearly directing a conditioned soul who has forgotten his real identity, to the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava." (Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura's commentary)

Produced by: Sadhusanga

Reading Time: 2.7 hours

Download Size: 154 MB