The Mayapur Academy Library Opens Its Doors to the Vaiṣṇava Community
The Mayapur Academy Library has announced that it is now open to all devotees as a comprehensive center for authentic Vaiṣṇava learning. Situated on the second floor of Chaitanya Bhawan at ISKCON Mayapur, this sacred space has been established to support serious study of śāstra, deity worship, and Vaiṣṇava culture. Devotees and sincere seekers are warmly invited to enter this atmosphere of learning and deepen their spiritual understanding.
The library functions from Monday to Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. His Grace Nṛsiṁha Kavaca Dāsa, ISKCON’s Minister for Deity Worship, has personally extended an open invitation to the devotee community to make full use of this valuable facility for study, reflection, and inspiration.
A Multilingual Repository of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Literature
The library houses an extensive and impressive collection of books authored by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, available in forty-two different languages. This remarkable multilingual assembly ensures that the timeless teachings of Kṛṣṇa consciousness are accessible to devotees from a wide variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
The English collection is prominently displayed, accompanied by substantial holdings in Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, and Sanskrit, reflecting the global outreach of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.
Among the most noteworthy treasures preserved in the library is Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Bhagavad-gītā in Braille—a complete ten-volume set. This rare and thoughtful presentation makes this foundational scripture accessible to visually impaired devotees and stands as a powerful testament to ISKCON’s commitment to ensuring that transcendental knowledge is available to all, without distinction.
Preserving ISKCON’s Sacred Literary Heritage
In addition to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, the library maintains a rich archive of historical ISKCON publications. Devotees may study issues of The Harmonist, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Transcendental Diaries, and numerous editions of Back to Godhead magazine.
The library also carefully preserves the complete collection of Mayapur Vyāsa-pūjā books, containing offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda. These volumes serve both as valuable historical records and as profound sources of inspiration for present and future generations of devotees.
A Place for Study, Service, and Contribution
The Mayapur Academy Library functions as a dedicated reading room, providing a peaceful and conducive environment where visitors may sit, read, and thoughtfully engage with transcendental literature. While the books are not available for borrowing, the space is designed to encourage extended study and deep contemplation.
His Grace Nṛsiṁha Kavaca Dāsa has also encouraged devotees who possess suitable books to contribute to the library’s collection, as well as those who wish to render service through volunteering. Both donations and personal service are welcomed in support of this important educational initiative.
As ISKCON Mayapur continues to flourish as a center of spiritual culture and learning, the Mayapur Academy Library stands as a vital institution dedicated to preserving and disseminating the teachings that Śrīla Prabhupāda compassionately gave to the world. All devotees are warmly invited to take advantage of this opportunity to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
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