Product Details:
Deluxe Edition
- Hardbound; 844 pages; 19.1 x 24.8 (centimeters); 7.5 x 9.75 (inches)
- 77 Color Plates; jacket; ribbon; index
- Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust; First issue: 1970; Reissue: 2003
- ISBN: 0-89213-352-x
- Suggested Audience: Introductory
Edition specific:
This deluxe edition has 77 new paintings by Lithuanian artist Devaki Dasi. It includes a revised index, an extended glossary, a large map of ancient India, and a companion multimedia CD that contains: The multimedia telling of the Syamantaka Jewel story; The Krishna Book Quiz; and the complete book in PDF format.
Multi-Media CD CONTENTS
Track One: The Syamantaka Jewel
Track Two: The Krishna Book Quiz
Track Three: The Book in PDF Format
Track Four: Narration of the Syamantaka Jewel Story
Track Five: The Hare Krishna mantra sung by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Track Six: The Meaning of the Hare Krishna Mantra by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Track Seven: The Hare Krishna mantra sung by Krishna-prema dasa
This is a one-volume edition.
This is the original account of the extraordinary activities of Sri Krishna, who appeared on earth 5,000 years ago. Find out why He has enchanted people for centuries.
Always remember Krishna, God. That was the goal of the rich spiritual culture that flourished in India for thousands of years. Even today Lord Krishna is remembered and glorified through monumental achievements of art, architecture, drama, music, dance and philosophy.
Fifty centuries ago Krishna descended from the transcendental world to show us His eternal spiritual activities. His acts reveal the fullest concept of God and attract us to join Him again. They are tangible subjects upon which to meditate.
Sri Krishna's life is fascinating and highly entertaining—even children love the stories. His life is full of deep philosophical wisdom and spiritual insight, and is a window into the personality, thoughts, and feelings of God.
Krsna is a summary study of the Tenth Canto of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. Without the Sanskrit of the Bhagavatam it’s an easy way to read yourself into the spiritual realm.
From the flaps:
For literally thousands of years, the Vedic literatures of India have represented a vast treasure house of knowledge and delight for millions upon millions of readers. Unfortunately, many of the most interesting of these ancient Sanskrit texts have remained inaccessible to the modern reader in the West—that is, until now.
This book contains an original account of the extraordinary pastimes of Lord Sri Krishna, who appeared on this planet 5,000 years ago. Absorb yourself in its pages and come directly in touch with His marvelous characteristics and glorious deed. Join Lord Krishna in a long-forgotten time as He enchants all the residents of the magical land of Vrindavana and simultaneously battles a fantastic array of wizards and warriors wholly bent upon His destruction.
Sri Krishna’s pastimes are not only charming, fascinating and highly entertaining but are full of deep philosophical wisdom and spiritual insight as well. Anyone who takes the time to read this one-of-a-kind book will be impressed by its relevance to contemporary human concerns.
Back in 1970, in anticipation of the first printing of the book Krishna, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada commented: “No other religion has such a full concept of God. I think our Krishna book will convince them. Whoever reads it will become a devotee of Krishna.”
