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Srila Prabhupada Book Reading Sequence

The document outlines a reading and hearing syllabus for devotees on the spiritual path. It recommends simultaneous reading of Srila Prabhupada's biography and Krishna Book. It then lists books to be read before each exam based on one's spiritual progression from Krishna Sevaka to Srila Prabhupada Ashraya. Additional books are recommended after completing the syllabus. Lectures by Srila Prabhupada must also be heard based on chapters of Bhagavad Gita and cantos of Srimad Bhagavatam as per one's spiritual advancement.

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Srila Prabhupada Book Reading Sequence

The document outlines a reading and hearing syllabus for devotees on the spiritual path. It recommends simultaneous reading of Srila Prabhupada's biography and Krishna Book. It then lists books to be read before each exam based on one's spiritual progression from Krishna Sevaka to Srila Prabhupada Ashraya. Additional books are recommended after completing the syllabus. Lectures by Srila Prabhupada must also be heard based on chapters of Bhagavad Gita and cantos of Srimad Bhagavatam as per one's spiritual advancement.

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  • Books to be Read
  • Syllabus to be Completed Before Each Exam
  • Hearing Instructions

Srila Prabhupada’s Book Reading and Hearing Guide

Books to be read:

Simultaneous (start as soon as possible)

Srila Prabhupada – Abridged Biography of Srila Prabhupada


Krishna Book

Syllabus to be completed before each exam


Krishna Sevaka Shelter
Beyond Birth & Death Bhagavad Gita As It Is (2nd Time)
Science of Self Realization (Ch 1) Nectar of Instruction
Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Intro & Ch 1) Sri Isopanishad

Krishna Sadhaka 1st Initiation


Raja Vidya Srimad Bhagavatam 1st Canto (1st Time)
Matchless Gift Teachings of Lord Caitanya
Science of Self Realization (Ch 2 & 3) Nectar of Devotion (Part 1)
Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Ch 2-6)
2nd Initaition
Krishna Upasaka Bhagavad Gita As It Is (3rd Time)
Science of Self Realization (Ch 4 & 5) Srimad Bhagavatam 1st Canto (2st Time)
Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Ch 7 - 12) Srimad Bhagavatam 2nd & 3rd Cantos (1st Time)
Nectar of Devotion (Part 1) (2nd Time)
Srila Prabhupada Ashraya
Science of Self Realization (Ch 6 - 8)
Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Ch 13 - 18)
Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita (Abridged version)

Books apart from syllabus, shall be read after completing the syllabus

1. On The Way To Krishna 10. Message Of Godhead


2. Elevation To Krishna Consciousness 11. Civilisation And Transcendence
3. Krishna - The Reservoir Of Pleasure 12. Hare Krishna Challenge
4. Perfection Of Yoga 13. Scientific Basis Of Krishna Consciousness
5. Krishna Consciousness - The Topmost Yoga 14. Sword Of Knowledge
System 15. Path Of Perfection
6. Perfect Questions And Perfect Answers 16. Second Chance
7. Easy Journey To Other Planets 17. Teachings Of Queen Kunti
8. Transcendental Teachings Of Prahlad Maharaj 18. Teachings Of Lord Kapila
9. Coming Back 19. Srimad Bhagavatam
20. Caitanya Caritamrita
Hearing:

You must hear lectures given by Srila Prabhupada as per below table. Click here for Bhagavad Gita
lectures and here for Srimad Bhagavatam lectures.

Syllabus to be completed before each exam


Krishna Sevaka Recommendation for Initiation
Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Ch 1) Srimad Bhagavatam 2nd Canto

Krishna Sadhaka
Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Ch 2-6)

Krishna Upasaka
Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Ch 7 - 12)

Srila Prabhupada Ashraya


Srimad Bhagavatam 1st Canto

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