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Posts to BVKS Sanga                                         3

           It is good to read Bhagavad-gita As It Is twice before going
           on to the  Srimad Bhagavatam.  It is also good to read the
           Srimad Bhagavatam twice all the way through before going
           on to Caitanya Caritamrta. Nectar of Devotion and Krsna book
           are also important books that devotees should read early in
           their Krsna conscious career. The Science of Self Realization is
           especially recommended for beginners, because it helps them
           to easily absorb many of the points of our philosophy. It is also
           good for beginners to read small books, such as Beyond Birth
           and Death, Raja Vidya, etc. The Nectar of Instruction is also very
           important.

           Srila Prabhupada said that “My disciples will write purports
           to my purports,” and this is the main thrust of my service to
           Srila Prabhupada. My disciples can and should read my books
           at every stage of their Krsna conscious development. Srila
           Prabhupada used to say, “If you want to know me, read my
           books.” The same applies to my disciples: “If you want to know
           your spiritual master, read his books.”

           A Beginners Guide to Krsna Consciousness  is good not only
           for my disciples, but for all devotees newly coming to Krsna
           consciousness, to give them some practical guidance in the
           execution of Krsna conscious activities. Brahmacarya in Krsna
           Consciousness  is obviously most recommended for single
           male devotees, although many devotees in female bodies and
           grhasthas have also expressed appreciation of it.
           Other  books  that  I  recommend  for  all  my  disciples  are  as
           follows.

           Prabhupada Lilamrta by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami. This is not
           only recommended, but is a must for all devotees.

           All other biographical books about Srila Prabhupada that I
           have seen to date are suitable for our devotees. This includes
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