Pocket books:

These are small pocket-sized books conveying a basic theme of the Krishna consciousness philosophy. They are especially suited for intensive distribution in a college vicinity in order to create awareness and arouse interest about IYF in the student community and as the subject for introductory one-time programs.

The books published till date along with a brief description of their contents are:

1. Art of Mind Control

What is the mind? How does it operate? Can I use it to my advantage t do positive things in life? Find out in the Art of Mind Control.
19 pictures, 48 pages.
Audio tape and color slides (hard and soft copies) also available.

2. Practical Tips to Mind Control

What should you do when the whole world appears to have come to an end - everyone appears an enemy, providence appears cruel, the future appears bleak and life appears not worth living? Open the doors to a new life full of joy by applying the practical tips to mind control.
10 pictures, 88 pages.

3. Life after Death

A concise pocket book that gives a scientific understanding of life and death. It also explains an easy and effective way to end all suffering and attain an eternal, happy life. Read and empower yourself to control your present and determine your future.
12 pictures, 54 pages.

4. A Tryst with Eternal Beauty

One out of every three love marriages in the West ends in divorce within three years of marriage. Why? Love - what exactly is it? Love is an emotion that promises to bring the highest happiness, but often brings the greatest pain. Read this book and find a new direction to your love and life.
9 pictures, 48 pages.

Spirituality for the Modern Youth (SMY) Series:

The twenty-five chapters teaching essential themes of Bhagavad-gita have been converted into a series of five small books, each consisting of six sessions. This is because students prefer participating in fixed-duration courses rather than in eternal weekly programs. That is the way they are taught their college studies. There they have a specific course of a fixed duration with a specified syllabus. For example, an engineering course implies that it is for four years and has the syllabus specified by the university. Similarly students always ask, "There is a lecture today. What is the topic? What is the course?" Therefore youth programs should always be in the form of fixed-duration courses with books for each course. Weekly Bhagavad-gita classes may be good for old people but they will not appeal to the youth of the fast-food generation. They will, however, readily participate in a specific course such as 'The Science of Self-Discovery'. And after participating in these four courses they will become sufficiently fixed up to come for regular programs in the temple several times a week.

The five volumes in the SMY series are:

1. SMY Volume 1: Discover Your Self (DYS)

This book is used as the foundation course for the introductory six-session programs in colleges and in yoga retreat camps.

Make the one discovery that can fill your life with happiness forever: Who am I?
57 pictures, soft bound, 192 pages
(For preachers who want to use Discover Your Self as a course book for youth, we also have 84 attractive color slides - both hard and soft copies, and audio tapes for all sessions.)

2. SMY Volume 2: Your Best Friend (YBF)

This and the next two books are used as course material for the weekly programs.

Can you understand and develop a relation with the one Supreme Truth that stands eternally beyond all barriers of caste, creed, color, nationality and religion? Your Best Friend is the key to a scientific understanding of God.
62 pictures, soft bound, 336 pages

3. SMY Volume 3: Your Secret Journey (YSJ)

Modern scientists, humbled in their attempts to create a humanoid robot, are wondering how a human being is different from a robot. Is there a spiritual paradigm to explain the mystery of life? Scientific proof of past life memories shows that we survive after death. In fact, we go through a journey from one body to another until we attain perfection. Your Secret Journey explains the secret of actions that can free us from all problems.
86 pictures, soft bound, 322 pages.

4. SMY Volume 4: Victory Over Death (VOD)

Everyone has to face death one day. Although you cannot avoid death, you can conquer it. Victory Over Death explains how to cultivate life so that you can die triumphantly.
97 pictures, soft bound, 394 pages.

The highest form of yoga is simultaneously simple, sublime and safe. Moreover, it is full of love and joy. Empower yourself with the Yoga of Love (coming soon)

 
Other Books:

Essence of Bhagavad-Gita (EBG)

A condensed version of the Spirituality for the Modern Youth series, it contains the essence of the wisdom of the world's most popular ancient philosophical masterpiece - the Bhagavad-Gita.

A compilation of selected Spiritual Scientist articles, it contains scientific findings about spirituality and health, systematic answers to the fundamental questions of life and spiritual solutions to contemporary problems.
100 pages, soft bound.

Brief point-wise notes for conducting a 7-course on the Bhagavad-Gita.
Spiral bound, 100 pages.

A practical and detailed guidebook on how to present the wisdom of the Bhagavad-Gita to the youth.
13 color photos, spiral bound, 12 pages.

Vital values for teenagers and children explained lucidly through Vedic stories, modern anecdotes and everyday examples.

Concise Spiritual Scientist articles exposing superficial modern civilization and glorifying timeless Vedic wisdom.

Books for Children:




 

Since children have very impressionable minds, if they are taught Krishna consciousness, they will carry lasting impressions throughout their lives. And if they get proper association in their youth they can become strong devotees. With this in mind, IYF has also designed courses for children to give them an opportunity to become Krishna conscious.

Children books were conceived to help children understand and appreciate the timeless wisdom and culture of the Vedas. You will find stories, songs, scripts for dramas and puppet shows, art and craft activities that thrill the children. The books offer thought-provoking quizzes that relate to their practical day-to-day life.

There are two courses for children depending on their age group:

• Junior course:
This is meant for children in the age group 5-9. The books for this course teach pastimes of Lord Krishna together with enlivening teaching aids such as drawings, paintings etc.
 

The Junior Level Course books are:

The child's first introduction to Krishna. Read-aloud rhymes and attractive pictures to color.
24 pictures, 22 pages.

Children are naturally curious. Their little minds want to explore the world around them. Who is God? Why do we go to the temple? Nurture your child's and help him take his first steps in discovering Krishna Consciousness.
124 pictures, 47 pages.

Lead the child into the amazing world of Krishna's pastimes. Enjoyable activities and thought-provoking discussions enliven the children and help them to inculcate good values.
187 pictures, 85 pages.

The Senior Level Course Books are:

Packed with stories, dramas and poems, this book will appeal to older children. Many basic concepts are made clear through games, discussions and activities.
86 pictures, 76 pages.

Exciting adventures of Krishna, the protector of His devotees. Group projects and comprehension exercises suitable for the growing child. Many fun-filled activities add to their enjoyment.
82 pictures, 76 pages.

Sweet and simple descriptions of Krishna's childhood pastimes. Plus exciting activity sheets, important Bhagavad-Gita verses, prayers, Vaishnava songs and Vaishnava etiquette.
113 pictures, 190 pages.

Please send a mail to books@iskconpune.com for more information on these books.

Hare Krishna!