Sri Sri Upadesamrta

What an amazing book. Excellently translated and presented, too.I thought I knew the Upadeshamrita. I even had the verses memorized. But reading these additional commentaries and studying with devotees, my appreciation for this text has grown exponentially. Everything you need is here in 11 verses, starting with the basics of self-control (starting with the tongue!)... All the way up to performing raganuga bhaktib to attain the mood of a manjari of Shrimati Radharani. This book is a must read for a devotees.

“Sri Upadesamrta was given to us by Sriman Mahaprabhu through Srila Rupa Goswami. We shall be very cautious about the details of all these things. … A comparative study of the transcendental world is shown to us in Upadesamrta. … So, we must properly adjust ourselves accordingly with this aspiration, ‘May our fortune direct us to move on and on towards Krsna consciousness: from deep to deeper to the deepest.’ … The eleven verses in this Upadesamrta are very important and very, very useful for practical and personal realisation.”-Srila Sridhar MaharajOn the bank of the ocean, within the divine domain of Lord Jagannath, amidst His beloved associates during the final days of His manifest presence, the ocean of mercy Sri Gaurahari gently spoke His essential teachings for the highest benefit of all living beings in the form of His Siksastakam. Srila Rupa Goswami imbibed this nectar in full, understood it perfectly, and revealed its purport in the form of Sri Sri Upadesamrta.Anyone who wants to know about the spiritual masterpiece of Srila Rupa Goswami must read this book; an absolute gem!!. The glorification of the supreme divine verses is authentic and supremely relishable. It is a vibrant work filled with holy nectar. I found it spiritually edifying and an absolute joy to read.The book captures the utter charm and charisma of Srila Rupa Goswami intellect. It is a most refreshing book. The writing is superb and very easy to read.This enlightening text comes with commentaries by Vaishnava stalwarts Srila BhaktiVinod Thakur, Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur and Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev Goswami Maharaj!!I thoroughly enjoyed this amazing book. It will be not only of interest to the Gaudiya Vaishnavas but also for anyone who is interested in religion or philosophy based on the love of God. Another appealing aspect is the organization of the subject matter. This is the only book you will need for material and spiritual success!!I was so impressed by it that i got the hardback original edition also. Many thanks to Pandita Geary mataji at Bhakti Yoga institute for her kind assistance.It is a wonderful read which is highly informative, well researched and even riveting! It is enlightening, inspiring and spiritually nurturing. It truly is an amazing masterpiece and I highly recommend it.