Teachings of Queen Kunti
Teachings of Queen Kunti was published to the same scholarly standards as Srila Prabhupada’s Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita As It Is; with original devanagari Sanskrit text, roman transliteration, word-for-word English translation, elaborate commentary, as well as further explanations of the verses compiled from his 1973 lectures.
| Publication Author |
Srila Prabhupada |
|---|---|
| Publication Language |
English |
| Publisher Name |
ISKCON Bhaktivendanta Book Trust |
| Publication Type |
eBook |
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