One of the questions we hear most often from readers of Śivarāma Swami’s Kṛṣṇa in Vṛndāvana series is: “In what order should I read the books?”

To help you on your journey, we’ve put together a recommended reading order — a guide to unfolding these treasures step by step: beginning with Śuddha-bhakti-cintāmaṇi and flowing all the way to the moving prayers of Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī in Śrī Vilāpa-kusumāñjali.

NB1: This list is offered as a general recommendation; it is best to consult one’s spiritual authorities to seek more specific permission and guidance.

NB2: The Awakening of Spontaneous Devotion series consists of three books:

1. The Awakening of Spontaneous Devotion
2. The Further Awakening of Spontaneous Devotion
3. The Śrutis Awaken to Spontaneous Devotion (Coming in 2026)

NB3: The Vilāpa-kusumāñjali series is Mahārāja’s patraṅkita commentary on this Gauḍīya jewel by Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī. It is planned to span eight volumes in total.