Author: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 140
"Instruction" isn't always pleasant, especially when it involves direct advice on refining our character. It’s often easier to accept guidance on improving skills like dancing or sports. But for those committed to spiritual advancement, Nectar of Instruction is an invaluable roadmap, as vital to the spiritual journey as safety markers are to drivers.
This book is Srila Prabhupada’s translation and commentary on Rupa Goswami’s Upadeshamrita, which consists of eleven verses covering essential principles of spiritual life. These verses address questions such as how a seeker should interact with others, work diligently, select company, choose where to live, and measure their progress, all toward understanding the ultimate goal of life. Intended as a practical guide for everyday seekers and mandatory reading for his students, Prabhupada regarded Nectar of Instruction as a foundational text. He recommended it for students, explaining that it would offer clarity on Krishna consciousness and practical morality. The book includes the original Sanskrit, transliterations, translations, and detailed explanations.
