The Nectar of Instruction
by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

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Book Review: Superlative
Summary: 5 Stars

Some of the "instructions" are stringent, such as the first verse, on controlling the mind, senses, speech, anger, etc., and there is much sweetness too, as in text four - "the six loving exchanges".

Srila Rupa Goswami, a mystic saint from India, wrote the eleven texts in Sanskrit, five hundred years ago and Bhaktivedanta Swami has translated them for the first time into English, and added commentaries. These are strong commentaries. He doesn't water anything down for a modern audience, and that's one of the things I like about them; he has faith in the reader. He speaks directly to the most vital part of us - our true self - of which we may not even be very aware ourselves and somehow we want to respond and to rise to the call.

The commentaries are sprinkled with beautiful quotations from classical Vedic texts, full of deep meaning. It would be interesting to follow up on some of those books, such as Bhagavad-Gita.

I think this book will appeal to anyone interested in genuine spiritual life, from whatever religious tradition. It is universally applicable.

Well, that's my experience of reading this book. I hope you enjoy it too!

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