The essence of all scriptures such as the Vedas, Vedānta-sūtras, Purāṇas, Itihāsas and so on is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. By the churning of this Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam the present book has manifested. Therefore, its name is Śrī Bṛhad-Bhāgavatāmṛta. In this book, the subject matters pertaining to devotional service are manifest in every place.

The setting is based on a conversation between Śrī Jaimini and Śrī Janamejaya and Śrī Parīkṣit and Śrī Uttara. On hearing Śrīmad- Bhāgavatam from the mouth of Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī and before the arrival of the Takṣaka serpent, the mother of King Parīkṣit, Śrī Uttara-devī, asked him a question, “O Son, whatever you have heard from Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī, tell me its essence in a simple, easy-to-understand language.” This book begins with that same question.

What are the meanings of the praṇāma-mantra of the world famous ācārya, Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Svāmī Mahārāja (Śrīla Prabhupāda)? Only one who has deeply understood the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda can explain this. With utmost respect entwined with sweet affection, Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja offers explanations of this mantra that reveal Śrīla Prabhupāda's heart's desire and exalted position in our paramparā.

This book is an anthology of verses written by many different poets who lived in different centuries and in different parts of India. Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī gathered all these poems and wove them together, creating an extraordinarily rich brocaded tapestry. The result is a treasury of unending delight that sheds light on the highest, most confidential moods of Vraja. Padyāvalī is one of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s earlier books, and is considered by some to be his most important one. Why? Because herein is the first recording of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam, and Śrī Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja took it from here for his Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta.

By Sripad Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja

Guru-seva is the backbone of bhajana, or devotional absorption. Whoever wants to enter into the realm of bhajana must first dedicate his life to the service of a bona fide guru. Such a guru will never consider the disciple to be his or her own property. Rather, he will consider the disciple to belong to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and the Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. He will transfer the disciple's attachment and dedication to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Radha-Krsna. Whoever reads this work, will obtain a clear conception of the subject of the guru in Gaudiya Vaisnava thought. For those eager to attain bhakti, this book is therefore a lighthouse that guides the aspirant to spiritual perfection. Without guru-seva, no one can advance in Krsna consciousness.

It is our great pleasure to present this edition of Rāsa-pañcādhyāyī, taken from the Tenth Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. This book is born out of the causeless mercy and inspiration of our most worshipable gurupāda-padma, ācārya keśarī nitya-līlā praviṣṭa oṁ viṣṇupāda aṣṭottara-śata Śrī Śrīmad Bhakti Prajñāna Keśava Gosvāmī Mahārāja. We have included our ācāryas’ commentaries: Śrīla Śrīdhāra Svāmīpāda’s Bhāvārtha Dīpikā, which Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmīpāda’s Saṅkṣepa Vaiṣṇava Toṣaṇī, and Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura’s Sārārtha Darśinī. Furthermore, we have written our own Bhāvānuvāda explanation based on the three ācāryas’ elucidations. There were many Bengali translations of these three commentaries, but there was nothing in Hindi. I hope that the Hindi-speaking public will be able to relish our Rāsa-pañcādhyāyī with the commentaries. ( This English version is a translation from the Hindi version by Sevā Kuñja Publications. )

The purpose of this sloka book is to help the devotees study, remember and meditate on slokas. Slokas are pathways to the spiritual world. Memorizing and meditating on slokas is an integral part of our sadhana-bhajana. Hearing and reciting them create spiritual impressions which help one to make progress in bhakti. (Please note the chapters are not in order in enclosed PDF file,  however, you can search for page numbers.)

By Sripada B.V. Madhava Maharaja

This book describes the all-auspicious life and teachings of Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. It was written by his siksa and sannyasa disciple Sripada Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja, who was his intimate personal servitor for nearly thirty years. It is the first volume of a planned multi-volume set.

By Sripada B.V. Madhava Maharaja

This book describes the all-auspicious life and teachings of Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. It was written by his siksa and sannyasa disciple Sripada Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja, who was his intimate personal servitor for nearly thirty years. It is the second volume of a planned multi-volume set.