Book List

3964 - KRSNA The Supreme Personality of Godhead

Author: Swami Prabhupada

Description: This richly narrated and vividly illustrated text presents the life and divine pastimes of Lord Krishna as described in the ancient Indian scripture, the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (Bhāgavata Purāṇa), particularly the Tenth Canto. Swami Prabhupada offers a devotional and philosophical retelling of Krishna’s appearance on earth, His miraculous childhood, interactions with devotees and enemies, and the spiritual messages conveyed through these leelas (divine acts). The book is intended to awaken spiritual consciousness and devotion, and to establish Krishna not as a mythological figure but as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. ⸻ Keywords: Krishna, Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Bhāgavata Purāṇa, devotion, divine pastimes, Vaishnavism, spiritual teachings, Prabhupada, ISKCON literature, bhakti yoga ⸻ Ideal for: Spiritual seekers, students of Hindu philosophy, devotees of Krishna, followers of ISKCON, and anyone interested in understanding the divine nature and role of Krishna in Vaishnava theology ⸻ Age: Teens (15+) and adults, due to depth of spiritual content and scriptural references ⸻ Theme: Divine incarnation, love and devotion (bhakti), spiritual enlightenment, victory of good over evil, God’s relationship with the soul ⸻ Tone: Reverential, devotional, instructive, engaging in narrative form with deep philosophical insights ⸻ Book Type: Scriptural retelling, devotional literature, mythological narrative with philosophical commentary ⸻ Length: Aproximately 900 pages.