# Compilations Thematic compilations that gather Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions from various sources—letters, lectures, conversations, and books—organized by topic for focused study. --- ## About These Compilations Unlike printed compilations that must reproduce excerpts in book form, this digital archive embeds the original source documents directly. Each reference displays the actual letter, lecture, or book passage—with key phrases highlighted—while linking to the complete text. **Why this approach?** - **Direct from source** — Rather than copying excerpts, we embed Śrīla Prabhupāda's original writings from the archive - **Full context always available** — Click any entry to read the complete letter or document - **Accuracy verified** — Highlights match the original text exactly, eliminating transcription errors - **Transparent attribution** — Every entry shows recipient, date, and source This method ensures authenticity while offering the organizational benefits of a thematic compilation. --- ## Available Compilations ### [[wiki/compile/siksamrita|Śikṣāmṛta]] A systematic compilation of instructions from Śrīla Prabhupāda's letters, covering practical service, management, and spiritual guidance. Topics include book distribution, temple management, deity worship, education, preaching, and the spiritual master-disciple relationship. *34 subject categories with thousands of excerpts spanning 1966-1977* ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita|Śrī Nāmāmṛta]] The Nectar of the Holy Name. A comprehensive collection of Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings on the glories, practice, and propagation of the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. Compiled by Śubhānanda Dāsa. *5 chapters covering the yuga-dharma, transcendental effects, practice, and propagation* ### [[wiki/compile/spiritual-master-disciple|The Spiritual Master and the Disciple]] A comprehensive compilation of Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions on the guru-disciple relationship, disciplic succession, and spiritual initiation. Compiled and edited by Śubhānanda Dāsa. *5 chapters plus prayers and key verses* ### [[wiki/compile/varnasrama-dharma|Speaking About Varṇāśrama-dharma]] A collection of Śrīla Prabhupāda's conversations and lectures on varṇāśrama-dharma, farm community development, self-sufficiency, and ideal social organization. Compiled by Hare Kṛṣṇa dāsī, edited by Sureśvara dāsa. *46 sections covering importance, principles, farming, economics, and final instructions* ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence|Preaching Is the Essence]] A comprehensive collection of Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings on the importance, methods, and glories of preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Compiled by Rāmeśvara dāsa Swami and Śubhānanda dāsa brahmacārī. *20 chapters on the duty, methods, and benefits of preaching* --- *See also: [[wiki/quotes|Quote Collections]] · [[wiki/articles|Articles]]