# The Nectar of Instruction - [[books/noi/0a|Preface]] 1. [[books/noi/1|Text 1: The Six Urges]] 2. [[books/noi/2|Text 2: Six Unfavorable Activities]] 3. [[books/noi/3|Text 3: Six Favorable Principles]] 4. [[books/noi/4|Text 4: Six Symptoms of Love]] 5. [[books/noi/5|Text 5: Honoring Devotees]] 6. [[books/noi/6|Text 6: The Pure Devotee's Body]] 7. [[books/noi/7|Text 7: The Holy Name]] 8. [[books/noi/8|Text 8: Residing in Vraja]] 9. [[books/noi/9|Text 9: Rādhā-kuṇḍa]] 10. [[books/noi/10|Text 10: The Gopīs' Love]] 11. [[books/noi/11|Text 11: Bathing in Rādhā-kuṇḍa]] --- ![[noi.jpg]] *Śrī Upadeśāmṛta* **His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda** | | | |---|---| | **First Published** | 1975 (BBT) | | **Verses** | 11 | | **Original Author** | Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī | | **Language** | Sanskrit with English translation | --- ## About This Book *From the back cover:* The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is conducted under the supervision of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī. The Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas, or Bengali Vaiṣṇavas, are mostly followers of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, of whom the six Gosvāmīs of Vṛndāvana are direct disciples. In these eleven essential verses, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī gives precise instructions on the principles that govern advancement in devotional service. This small book contains the essence of all advice for those practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness.