Elevation to Krishna Consciousness
The real you is not physical (the collection of elements we call the “body”) but spiritual (the conscious self within the body). Our quality of life depends much more on the quality of our consciousness than it does on bodily pleasures or comforts. In this compact book, Srila Prabhupada recommends seeing this world as it is—a temporary place, full of anxiety—and following the higher road toward the supreme person, Krishna. Anyone can become elevated; the journey begins with a single step up.
| Publication Author |
Srila Prabhupada |
|---|---|
| Publication Language |
English |
| Publisher Name |
ISKCON Bhaktivendanta Book Trust |
| Publication Type |
eBook |
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