How to Celebrate Books Are The Basis Week 2025

September 7–13, 2025

As we approach Books Are The Basis Week 2025, the ISKCON Ministry of Education warmly invites devotees worldwide to unite in celebrating the foundational role of Srila Prabhupada’s books in our spiritual lives and the global mission of Krishna consciousness.

“Do You Read?”

Let us invoke auspiciousness for this Books Are The Basis Week festival by hearing from our beloved Srila Prabhupada in this instructional video
“I am laboring so hard for you, but you don’t take advantage.”

Books Are The Basis 2025 Theme – The Small Books

Since 2020, the ISKCON Ministry of Education has hosted Books Are the Basis Week to promote a global culture of reading Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. Each year, we focus on a specific aspect of studying these essential texts.

This year, we are highlighting Śrīla Prabhupāda’s small books, such as The Perfection of Yoga, The Science of Self Realization, Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers, Beyond Birth and Death, Elevation to Krishna Consciousness, and The Teaching of Queen Kunti. The lives of many thousands of people were transformed by reading one of these small books.

The Ministry of Education is organising a series of short inspirational talks led by senior devotees, with each session focused on a different small book. These short videos will be shared throughout the week to inspire everyone.

Global Participation and Activities

During this week, temples, nama-hattas, bhakti-vrikshas and devotee communities across the globe are encouraged to organise:

• Reading Groups and Study Circles: Dive deep into Srila Prabhupada’s books and share realisations.
• Temple Lectures: Highlight the small books in classes and lectures during the festival week.
• Sunday Feast Class: Dedicate a Sunday Feast Class on the importance of reading Srila Prabhupada’s small books during the festival week.
• Seminars and Workshops: Explore the philosophy, pedagogy, and relevance of Prabhupada’s books in today’s world.
• Social Media Campaigns: Use #BooksAreTheBasis to share your experiences of reading Srila Prabhupada’s small books.

A Call to Action

We urge all devotees to make a personal commitment during this week. Whether it’s reading a chapter daily, creating a reading group, or organising a seminar or workshop.

Let us remember: Srila Prabhupada’s books are not only the foundation of ISKCON – they are the foundation of our spiritual lives. By deepening our connection with his writings, we deepen our connection with Krishna.

Together, we can ensure that Srila Prabhupada’s books remain the guiding light for generations to come.

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