The Spoken Word Archive

Lectures & Conversations

3,800+ recordings from 1966 to 1977

Srila Prabhupada's spoken teachings form a vast treasury of spiritual wisdom. From his earliest lectures in a small Manhattan storefront to packed temple rooms across five continents, every word was recorded and preserved. These classes on Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, and other Vedic texts, along with intimate morning walks and room conversations, offer an unparalleled window into the depth of Vedic knowledge as presented by a pure devotee.

“The process of hearing is very important. The Lord has created the ears with that purpose in mind. The most important of all the senses is the ear, and it was created for the purpose of hearing the message of the Lord.”
— Srila Prabhupada, Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.2.36, Purport
3,800+
Total recordings
12
Years documented
5
Continents visited
6
Lecture categories