# Books by Śrīla Prabhupāda > *"If you want to know me, read my books."* — Śrīla Prabhupāda *** ## Primary Scriptures - ![[bhagavad-gita.jpg]] **[[bg|Bhagavad-gītā As It Is]]** <small>_Complete with Sanskrit, word-for-word translations, and purports_</small> The essence of Vedic knowledge. Kṛṣṇa's instructions to Arjuna on yoga, karma, and devotion. - ![[srimad-bhagavatam.jpg]] **[[sb|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]]** <small>_Cantos 1-10 (Chapter 13) with full commentary_</small> The beautiful science of Kṛṣṇa. The ripened fruit of Vedic wisdom. - ![[caitanya-caritamrita.jpg]] **[[cc|Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta]]** <small>_Complete 17-volume translation and commentary_</small> Life and teachings of Lord Caitanya. Complete 17-volume translation revealing the philosophy of divine love. - ![[1968-Teachings-of-Lord-Caitanya-jacket.jpg]] **[[tlc|Teachings of Lord Caitanya]]** <small>_Condensed English presentation_</small> Condensed presentation of Caitanya-caritāmṛta for easier study. - ![[1969-Sri-Isopanisad.jpg]] **[[iso|Śrī Īśopaniṣad]]** <small>_Contained within is the essence of all Vedic knowledge._</small> The essence of all Vedic knowledge in 18 mantras. --- ## Major Works - ![[krishna-book.jpg]] **[[kb|Kṛṣṇa Book]]** <small>_Summary of Tenth Canto pastimes_</small> Summary of Tenth Canto pastimes in Vṛndāvana and Dvārakā - ![[nectar-of-devotion.jpg]] **[[books/nod|Nectar of Devotion]]** <small>_Summary of Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu_</small> Complete science of bhakti-yoga - ![[noi.jpg]] **[[noi|Nectar of Instruction]]** <small>_Translation of Upadeśāmṛta_</small> Essential instructions for spiritual advancement --- ## Teachings & Philosophy - ![[science-of-self-realization.jpg]] **[[ssr|The Science of Self-Realization]]** Collection of essays and interviews - ![[lcfl.jpg]] **[[lcfl|Life Comes From Life]]** Morning walk conversations challenging modern science - ![[ej.jpg]] **[[ej|Easy Journey to Other Planets]]** Vedic teachings on interplanetary travel - ![[1972_Beyond_Birth_and_Death.jpg]] **[[bbd|Beyond Birth and Death]]** Liberation from material existence - ![[tlk-2.jpg]] **[[tlk|Teachings of Lord Kapila]]** Sāṅkhya-yoga and devotion - ![[tqk.jpg]] **[[tqk|Teachings of Queen Kuntī]]** Prayers revealing pure devotion - ![[1973_RAJA-VIDYA_cover.jpg]] **[[rv|Raja-Vidya: The King of Knowledge]]** The most confidential knowledge - ![[pop.webp]] **[[pop|The Path of Perfection]]** Understanding the yoga system --- ## Introductory Books - ![[1977-Perfect_Questions_Perfect_Answers_original_cover.jpg]] **[[pqpa|Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers]]** Dialogue with a sincere seeker - ![[owk.webp]] **[[owk|On the Way to Kṛṣṇa]]** Overcoming obstacles on the path - ![[1973_Elevation_to_Krsna_Consciousness_cover.jpg]] **[[ekc|Elevation to Kṛṣṇa Consciousness]]** Practical steps to spiritual life - ![[mog.jpg]] **[[mog|Message of Godhead]]** Early presentation of Vedic wisdom - ![[mg.webp]] **[[mg|The Matchless Gift]]** What Kṛṣṇa consciousness offers - ![[Krsna_the_Reservoir_of_Pleasure.jpg]] **[[krp|Krsna the Reservoir of Pleasure]]** --- ## Reading Guide **New to Kṛṣṇa consciousness?** Start with [[bg|Bhagavad-gītā As It Is]] → [[kb|Kṛṣṇa Book]] → [[pqpa|Perfect Questions]] **Want systematic study?** [[bg|Bhagavad-gītā]] → [[sb|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]] → [[cc|Caitanya-caritāmṛta]] **Looking for quick reads?** [[noi|Nectar of Instruction]] • [[iso|Īśopaniṣad]] • [[mg|The Matchless Gift]] --- *All books preserve the original editions as approved by Śrīla Prabhupāda*