A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada books in order
Indian spiritual teacher and founder of the ISKCON
- Lived
- 1896–1977
- Country
- Dominion of India
- Books
- 39
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 27 other books, beginning with Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (1920). The best-known is On the Way to Krsna (1973).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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On the Way to Krsna
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead (1970)
Non-fiction in order
Śrī Īśopaniṣad (1972)
Teachings of Lord Caitanya (1974)
Srimad-Bhagavatam (1977)
The Science of Self Realization (1977)
The Path of Perfection (1979)
A Second Chance (1991)
The Higher Taste (1991)
The Laws of Nature (1991)
Beyond Illusion & Doubt (1999)
Veda Secrets from the East (2009)
Poetry in order
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta of Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī (1962)
Other books in order
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (1920)
Introduction to Bhagavad-gita (1968)
Teachings of Lord Chaitanya (1968)
Krishna (1970)
Krsna (1970)
The Nectar of Devotion (1970)
Beyond Birth and Death (1972)
Easy Journey to Other Planets (1972)
The Perfection of Yoga (1972)
On the Way to Krsna (1973)
Srimad Bhavagatam (1974)
Chant and Be Happy (1982)
Coming Back (1982)
Perfect Questions Perfect Answers (1983)
Sri Brahma-samhita (1985)
Consciousness (1988)
The Journey of Self-discovery (1990)
The Quest for Enlightenment (1997)
Bhakti (2004)
The Science of Self-realisation (2006)
Life Comes from Life (2012)
Bhagavad-Gita as It Is New Edition-Telugu-The Bhaktived (2013)
Finding Our Lost Happiness (2013)
Atma Sakshatkar Ka Vigyan (2014)
Beyond Illusion And Doubt (2014)
On The Way To Krishna (2014)
Bhagvad Gita As It Is English New Edition (2015)
About A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was an Indian spiritual, philosophical, and religious teacher who spread the Hare Krishna mantra and the teachings of "Krishna consciousness" to the world. Born as Abhay Charan De and later legally named Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami, he is often referred to as "Bhaktivedanta Swami", "Srila Prabhupada", or simply "Prabhupada".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada FAQ
- How many books has A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada written?
- A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 27 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On the Way to Krsna.
- What is A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's last book?
- The Path of Perfection (1979).
- What is A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's most famous book?
- On the Way to Krsna (1973) is A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.