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Books by RVC Publications

KRSNA, THE BUTTER THIEF (Sri Garga Samhita Canto 1 Part 3)
by HH Danavir Goswami and HG Kusakratha Prabhu.

Srila Sanatana Goswami calls Garga Samhita one of the rare texts teaching "the confidential science of pure devotional service." This authoritative scripture is spoken by the family priest of the Yadu Dynasty, Sri Garga Muni. In this volume you will hear the hilarious pastime of gopi Prabhavati capturing the butter thief and her surprise when she took him to court. Also included are the liberation of Sakatasura and Trnavarta, revelation of the universal form to Nanda’s wife, Çré Rädhikä’s wedding, vision of the universal form, breaking of the two Arjuna trees and Durväsä Muni’s vision of the Mäyä potency and prayers to Nanda’s son. (435 pages, 32 color pages of illustrations, hardbound stitched binding, gold foil and color covers, complete devanagari, Roman transliteration, word for word meanings, translations by HG Kusakratha Prabhu, elaborate purports by HH Danavir Goswami, full indexes, and glossary) ($20)

KRSNA ENTERS VRNDAVANA (Sri Garga Samhita Canto 2 Part 1)
by HH Danavir Goswami and HG Kusakratha Prabhu.

In this volume you will learn why Govardhana Hill was cursed to sink every day. Also included are Giriräja Govardhana’s birth, Yamunä’s arrival, the liberation of Vatsäsura, Bakäsura and Aghäsura, and the kidnapping of the calves and cowherd boys. (430 pages, 32 color pages of illustrations, hardbound stitched binding, gold foil and color covers, complete devanagari, Roman transliteration, word for word meanings, translations by HG Kusakratha Prabhu, elaborate purports by HH Danavir Goswami, full indexes, and glossary) ($20)

KRSNA’s VRAJA SPORTS (Sri Garga Samhita Canto 2 Part 2)
by HH Danavir Goswami and HG Kusakratha Prabhu.

In this volume you will hear how Kåñëa magically assumes the appearance of a young girl in order to meet Radharani. Also included are Brahmä’s prayers, Çré Kåñëa’s herding the cows, the liberation of Dhenukäsura, subduing Käliya, drinking the forest fire, the story of Çeña, Käliya’s story, Çré Rädhä-Kåñëa’s falling in love, the worship of Tulasé and the meeting of Çré Rädhä-Kåñëa. (450 pages, 32 color pages of illustrations, hardbound stitched binding, gold foil and color covers, complete devanagari, Roman transliteration, word for word meanings, translations by HG Kusakratha Prabhu, elaborate purports by HH Danavir Goswami, full indexes, and glossary) ($20)

SAINTLY SCIENTIST (Vaisnava Society Journal #11)
written by HH Danavir Goswami and other IKSCON authors.

Highlights the remembrance of His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami along with “Zombie Jamboree,” “Marriage—The Art,” divorce, “Psychological Characteristics of ISKCON Members,” “Liberalism and the Catholic Church,” the passing of Narmada Swami, the bull and the Bhagavata, chocolate and poet reflections on the Bhagavad Gita. (125 pages, soft bound)($5)

DAIRY KRISHNA (Vaisnava Society Journal #12)
written by HH Danavir Goswami and other IKSCON authors.

Read about a bold new idea for lacto vegetarians. Also includes ISKCON’s ideology, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati’s syllabus of study, “Stay Married. Start a Revolution!,” the passing of Caitanyananda dasa and Ananta Rupini dasi, and “The Pope.” (125 pages, soft bound) ($5)

Commentaries on 5th Canto Bhagavatam Commentaries—on 5th Canto Bhägavatam Cosmology
by Ten Eminent Acäryas.

This Sanskrit classic was extensively referenced by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupäda in writing his purports for the Fifth Canto of the Çrémad-Bhägavatam. Now the entire compendium of commentaries [which includes those of Çréla Çrédhara Svämé, Çré Véraräghaväcärya, Çrémad Vijayadhvaja Tértha, Çrémad Jéva Gosvämé and Çrémad Viñvanätha Cakravarté Öhäkura] is available for first time in English. The translation was done by erudite Vaiñëava scholars and edited by His Holiness Danavir Goswami. (850 pages, 8 color pages of illustrations, hardbound stitched binding, Sanksrit devanägaré, English translations and glossaries.) ($25)

Puranic Cosmology, Volume 1. Includes the cosmological sections from Viñëu Puräëa, Väyu Puräëa, Märkaëòeya Puräëa and Liìga Puräëa. Compiled by Çréla Kåñëa-Dvaipäyana Vyäsa.

A virtual storehouse of scientific wisdom waiting to be discovered by modern thinkers. Questions which have baffled the world’s best brains for centuries are answered here as easily as ABCD. This book will play a profound role in reshaping our view of the cosmos. The translation was painstakingly done by erudite Vaiñëava scholars and edited by His Holiness Danavir Goswami. (400 pages, 8 color pages of illustrations, hardboun stitched binding, Sanksrit devanägaré, English translations and glossaries.) ($15)

The Sürya-siddhänta and Siddhänta-çiromaëi (graha ganita’dhyaya with Väsanä Commentary)
Both Translated and Commented by Bimala Prasada Siddhänta Sarasvaté.

The Siddhänta-çiromaëi of Çré Bhäskara can be said to be an elaborate commentary on Çré Sürya-siddhänta and thus these two books are considered the “stalwarts” of ancient Hindu mathematical astronomy. The fact that Çré Bimala Prasada Siddhanta Saraswati, also known as Çréla Bhaktisiddhänta Sarasvaté Öhäkura, was not only a great Gauòéya Vaiñëava spiritual master but also one of history’s foremost astronomers, makes this book exceptionally pertinent for our understanding. Edited by His Holiness Danavir Goswami. (835 pages, 8 color pages of illustrations, hardbound stitched binding, Bengali script of Sanksrit, Roman transliteration, English translations and glossaries.) ($25)

BHU-GOLA TATTVA— Science of the Round Earth…presents a bold view of planet earth and our universe based solely on Vedic conclusions.

Includes important cosmological works from leading Vaiñëava lines—in agreement. Edited by His Holiness Danavir Goswami. (550 pages, many rare illustrations, diagrams and charts, hardbound stitched binding, with Sanksrit and English translations and glossaries.) ($20)

SRI GARGA SAMHITA CANTO 1 PART 1 entitled "KRSNA'S PLANET" by HH Danavir Goswami and HG Kusakratha Prabhu.

Srila Sanatana Goswami calls Garga Samhita one of the rare texts teaching "the confidential science of pure devotional service." This authoritative scripture, spoken by the family priest of the Yadu Dynasty, Sri Garga Muni, includes chapters on The Abode of Lord Krsna and a Description and Kamsa's Strength. (450 pages, 32 color pages of illustrations, hardbound stitched binding, gold foil and color covers, complete devanagari, Roman transliteration, word for word meanings, translations by HG Kusakratha Prabhu, elaborate purports by HH Danavir Goswami, full indexes, and glossary)($20)

SRI GARGA SAMHITA CANTO 1 PART 2 entitled "KRSNA COMES TO EARTH" by HH Danavir Goswami and HG Kusakratha Prabhu.

Garga Muni discusses Sri Radhika's Birth, Vasudeva's Wedding and Putana's Previous Life. (450 pages, 32 color pages of illustrations, hardbound stitched binding, gold foil and color covers, complete devanagari, Roman transliteration, word for word meanings, translations by HG Kusakratha Prabhu, elaborate purports by HH Danavir Goswami, full indexes, and glossary; $20)

POETRY IN MOTION (Vaisnava Society Journal #10) written by HH Danavir Goswami and other IKSCON authors.

Highlights the remembrance of HH Bhakti Tirtha Swami and Kusakratha Prabhus along with in-depth analysis of contemporary topics such as Psychoanalysis in ISKCON, and a proposal for Gay Monagamy in ISKCON. (125 pages, soft bound $5)

BRAIN GAIN (The Wisdom of Celibacy and Chastity) - Written by HH Danavir Goswami: This book certifies that celibacy and chastity are favorable for the brain and nervous system. An overwhelming body of documentation combined with facts from Vedic, Ayurvedic and religious texts of major world traditions makes this perhaps the most authorized book on the subject. (6 x 9 in., 355 pp, Hardbound)($15)

INTERNAL CLEANSING (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol.9) Written by ISKCON devotees. Includes articles from Jayadvaita Swami, Danavir Goswami, Krishna Kirti Prabhu, Dasanudasa Prabhu and Sri Hari Prabhu (5.5 x 8.5 in., 125 pages, Softbound) ($5)

JOLLY SERVANT (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol.8) (5.5 x 8.5 in., 125
pages, Softcover) Written by ISKCON devotees this year including a tribute
to the late disciple of Srila Prabhupada, His Holiness Sridhar Swami. Also
includes, “Chaste Harlots.”

AMERICA IS READY (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol. 7)... Includes articles by ISKCON devotees on Vaisnava dress, Philosophy, culture contemporary issues, etc. (5.25 x 8.5 in, 130pp, softbound) ($5)

BRIGHT SIDE, The Ultimate System of Self Improvement .....Written by HH Danavir Goswami: Finally a book that utilizes the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to help people make lasting improvements in areas such as depression, relationships, time management, diet, and counseling. (6 x 9 inches, 350pp, hardbound) ($15)

REMEMBERING TAMAL KRISHNA GOSWAMI AND GEORGE HARRISON (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol. 6)... Written by HH Danavir Goswami and other ISKCON devotees. Vaisnava Society Journal joins with devotees throughout the world in honoring two of the Hare Krishna movement's greatest preachers and leaders.(5.25 x 8.5 in, 125pp, softbound) ($5)

IF ATTACKED, I'll CHANT HARE KRISHNA .....The True Story of a Hare Krishna Guru who displays as he teaches the ancient secrets of Vedic wisdom to the unsuspecting Israeli Army soldiers. Set in the West Bank during the Intifada of 1988, this hilarious tale will have you cheering on Private Holtzman, aka Danavir Goswami, as he swiftly outmaneuvers every attempt to sideline his mission of serving Krishna.(4.25 x 7 inches, 138pp, softbound) ($5)

VEDIC COSMOLOGY....by HH Danavir Goswami. The ultimate resource for the design of the universe according to the Srimad Bhagavatam. Includes translations of the relevant jyoti sastras and verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam.(6 x 9 inches, 510pp, hardbound) ($20)

UTTAMA SLOKA from the writings of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Edited by HH Danavir Goswami. An extensive array of verses quoted by Srila Prabhupada. Includes the entire Vaisnava Song Book, Brahma Samhita, etc. Compiled and edited by His Holiness Danavir Goswami. (310 pages, Special hardcover and coilbound format which allows book to lie flat, 7.5" x 8.75") ($20)

"Uttama Sloka is done in a very convenient way. I travel with it all the
time. It has all the essential songs and all the nectar verses." Pancagauda dasa Adhikari (ACBSP)

POCKET TEMPLE SONGBOOK translations by His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. For new devotees in the temple and in the congregation. Contains all the songs sung in ISKCON temple programs. Ideally fits in the pocket. Designed and used by the Bhakta Program Institute and Rupanuga Vedic College. (58 pages, softbound, 4" x 6") ($2)

RAH TAH TAH HARE KRISHNA (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol. 4).....Written by HH Danavir Goswami and other ISKCON writers, edited by HH Danavir Goswami. Includes articles written by ISKCON devotees on chanting the holy names, Vedic etiquette, asramas, academic studies in Vaisnavism, personal closeups, contemporary issues, and book distribution. (125 pages, softbound, 5.5" x 8.5") ($5)

ISKCON MIDDLE EAST (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol. 5).....Written by HH Danavir Goswami and other ISKCON writers, edited by HH Danavir Goswami. Includes articles by ISKCON devotees on remembering Tribhuvannatha Prabhu, the Druze Leaders visit ISKCON India, Guru in the morning, brahmacarya, infallible Srila Prabhupada, pramanam-Vedic or experimental evidence, the Karmic Trust Fund, etc. (125 pages, softbound, 5.5" x 8.5") ($5)

RVC PROSPECTUS a complete and fascinating description of ISKCON's first Vedic Seminary College. Includes course outlines, degree programs, bhakti sastri and shakti vaibhava programs, application forms, student handbook, etc. (160 pages, softbound, 5.5" x 8.5") ($2)

THE KRISHNA ERA - 5227 (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol. 3).....Written by HH Danavir Goswami and other ISKCON writers, edited by HH Danavir Goswami. Primarily written by HH Danavir Goswami. A compilation of essays discussing reinitiation, sports, kirtana, the exact date of Lord Krishna's appearance, etc. (128 pages, coilbound, 5.5" x 8.5") ($5)

POISON ANTIDOTE edited by HH Danavir Goswami. More than a dozen astute ISKON writers exhaustively repudiate a modern conjecture that Srila Prabhupada was poisoned by his disciples. (114 pages, coilbound, 8.5" x 5.5") ($5)

VEDIC PARADIGM edited by HH Danavir Goswami. A marvelous panoramic survey of Vedic Knowledge and culture systematically discussing topics from Vedic Morality to Mystic Powers. Designed for college-level students by Danavir Goswami using writings from Srila Prabhupada and his disciples. (Hardbound, 384 pages, 8.5" x 11") ($20)

"Vedic Paradigm should be distributed widely and given to every college student in the land" ---Wallace Dorian (freelance writer)

HIS DIVINE GRACE by HH Danavir Goswami. Danavir Goswami tells of his unique experiences with Srila Prabhupada from 1970 to 1977. Includes episodes from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, Portland, Chicago, London, Mayapur and Vrndavan. (Hardbound, 240 pages, includes 24 color pages of photographs, 6" x 9") ($15)

"His Divine Grace is a treasure." ---Kumsi Krishna (Retired Engineer)
"Fascinating account of life within the movement." ---Dru Sefton (Feature writer for Kansas City Star)

THE LEGACY GOES ON! (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol. 2).....Written by HH Danavir Goswami and other ISKCON writers, edited by HH Danavir Goswami. Includes an interesting article debunking anti-dairy beliefs, plus a special look at Visnujana Swami, an all-ladies temple, etc. (60 pages, 8.5" x 11") ($5)

DIKSA DIKSA by leading ISKCON devotees. Edited by HH Danavir Goswami. Thoroughly analyzes and discredits the modern "Ritvic Theory" using scripture, logic, evidence and history. (120 pages, coilbound, 5.5" x 8.5") ($5)

THIS IS GOD??! (Vaisnava Society Journal Vol. 1).....Written by HH Danavir Goswami and other ISKCON writers, edited by HH Danavir Goswami. Contains an amazing article of Vedic evidence predicting Lord Caitanya, the size of the universe, and the author of the Vedas. (70 pages, 8.5" x 11", color covers,excellent graphics) ($5)

FORTUNATE SOULS - THE BHAKTA PROGRAM MANUAL by HH Danavir Goswami. The popular standard guide to recruiting and training new devotees in ISKCON. Congregation devotees also use it. (760 pages, hardcover, stitch binding, 64 pages of illustrations including dozens of original drawings, 6.25" x 9.25") ($40)

"It is a masterpiece." ---Indrayumna Swami

"Fortunate Souls provides an important spiritual road map helping devotees to assist others on the journey back to Godhead." ---Professor E. Burke Rochford; Middlebury College