Bhakti yoga is known as the science of Krsna consciousness, or the Science of self realization. It is an exact science that teaches us how to offer service to the Supreme Lord. Such service to the Lord, as we mature in our practice of Krsna consciousness, will cause our natural devotion for the Lord to unfold.

Because this science is completely spiritual, transcendental to the material realm, it cannot be understood by ordinary material sense perception. We must receive this knowledge from a proper source and thereafter execute our instructions in accordance with the teachings of the previous acaryas, our present sadhus and the revealed scriptures. By the proper execution of this science we will come to realize the Supreme Lord.

It is also important we understand the necessity to adapt and adopt our particular practice according to time, place and circumstance. For this we need a proper map or blueprint to serve as our guide.

This small but potent book may serve as just such a guide. It has been compiled by an experienced devotee who has spent many consecutive years within the confines of prison and who has successfully executed the process of Bhakti yoga. Please carefully read, study and apply these practical principles and devotional exercises.

The entire material world is sometimes referred to as a prison house. The locking process that holds us in place are our desires to remain separate from the Lord. Real freedom can only be found on the spiritual platform, but we need help to attain that higher platform.

This handbook will greatly assist you toward achieving the goal of Krsna consciousness. I'm sure you will find it easy to read, easy to understand and easy to apply in your life.

Candramauli Swami