Readings in Vedic Literature: The Tradition Speaks for Itself - Softcover

Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0912776889 ISBN 13: 9780912776880

Publisher: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1985

Synopsis

Editorial Reviews Book Description “Readings in Vedic Literature” provides a firsthand experience of India’s timeless wisdom. Along with concise introductory essays, the book includes the entire Bhagavad-gita and illuminating excerpts from the Puranas and Upanisads. In this way the reader can discover the tradition for him- or herself.

About this title

From the Publisher:

“Readers, be of good cheer. To those of you who have surveyed in confusion the trackless path of Indian philosophy, this volume offers hope and respite. You are holding in your hands a reasonable and highly readable account of the particulars of Vedic thought....Read and find enlightenment.”

Professor Jerry Clack Dept. of Classics Duquesne University

“I am impressed by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami’s presentation. His initial chapter is one of the best statements available on the importance of the guru in transmitting spiritual knowledge....”

Dr. Thomas Hopkins Dept. of Religious Studies Franklin and Marshall College

About the Author:

Satsvarupa dasa Goswami is a Vaisnava writer, poet and a senior disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He was among the first young Americans to assist Srila Prabhupada with his mission in the West and, as Prabhupada's intimate disciple, he served him as personal secretary for many years. Satsvarupa dasa Goswami has traveled broadly, lecturing on Krishna consciousness, and instructing disciples worldwide. Over a hundrend volumens of his published writings include poetry, memoirs, essays, novels, and studies based on the Vaisnava scriptures. Visit his website for regular updates: sdgonline.org

About this edition

• Publisher: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0912776889
• ISBN 13: 9780912776880
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240