Civilization and Transcendence / “सभ्यता और पारलौकिकता” By A .C . Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ( Bhakti Vedanta Book Trust )

“Civilization and Transcendence” is a book by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON. It explores the idea that true progress lies not just in material advancement but also in spiritual self-realization. The book uses a series of questions and answers to contrast the goals of modern civilization, focused on material comforts, with the Vedic civilization’s emphasis on spiritual growth and understanding one’s relationship with God.