WHO AM I ?

Title : WHO AM I ?
Language : ENGLISH
Author : HIS HOLINESS BHAKTI PURUSHOTTAMA SWAMI
Binding : PAPERBACK
Publisher : MAYAPUR MEDIA
Edition : FIRST
Pages : 312
Product Dimensions : 15 cm x 21 cm x 2 cm
Product Weight : 0.200 kg

WHO AM I? – Discover Your Real Identity Beyond the Physical Body

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what truly defines you? Is your identity limited to your name, nationality, profession, family background or physical appearance? These descriptions may tell others something about your life, but do they reveal who you really are? WHO AM I? by His Holiness Bhakti Purushottama Swami explores this fundamental question through the teachings of Vedic philosophy. Readers looking for meaningful ISKCON English Books will find this publication especially valuable for understanding the difference between bodily identity and the eternal nature of the soul.

Are You the Body or Something Beyond It?

From childhood, we learn to introduce ourselves through external identities. We say that we are students, professionals, Indians, members of a particular community or residents of a certain place. These descriptions are useful in everyday dealings, but they do not answer the deeper question of our existence.

This book invites readers to examine an assumption that most people rarely question: Am I actually this physical body?

According to Vedic philosophy, the body is temporary, while the soul is eternal. The body changes throughout childhood, youth and old age, yet the conscious self remains the same individual. This distinction is an important foundation of spiritual knowledge.

Bhakti Purushottama Swami presents this subject through the philosophical teachings of the Bhagavad-gita and the wider Vaishnava tradition. Rather than treating self-realisation as an abstract idea, the discussion encourages readers to reconsider how they understand themselves and their relationship with the world.

Understanding the Soul Through Vedic Knowledge

One of the central teachings explored in WHO AM I? is that our real identity exists beyond the physical body, mind and intelligence. The soul is the conscious living being, distinct from the material elements that make up the body.

The book also explains the relationship between the individual soul and Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The soul is eternally individual and remains a part of Krishna. It does not lose its individual identity by attaining spiritual understanding.

This philosophical distinction is especially meaningful for readers interested in Vaishnava teachings. It explains why spiritual life is not simply about improving material circumstances or developing intellectual knowledge. Genuine spiritual progress begins when a person recognises the eternal self and understands its relationship with the Supreme Lord.

Why Ignorance of Our Identity Causes Suffering

Many people spend their lives trying to find happiness through possessions, social recognition, physical comfort and personal achievements. Although these things may provide temporary satisfaction, they cannot fulfil the needs of the eternal soul.

The book examines how misunderstanding our identity affects our experience of material existence. When we consider the temporary body to be our complete identity, our happiness becomes closely tied to changing circumstances.

By learning about the soul, readers can begin to understand why material enjoyment does not provide permanent fulfilment. This knowledge also offers a different way of looking at life's difficulties, relationships and responsibilities.

The discussion draws upon scriptural understanding rather than relying only on personal opinion, helping readers approach spiritual questions with greater clarity.

From Self-Realisation to Loving Devotional Service

Knowing that we are eternal souls is only the beginning of spiritual understanding. The next step is to recognise our natural relationship with Krishna.

In the Vaishnava tradition, the soul's constitutional position is described as being an eternal servant of Krishna. This service is not forced or mechanical; it is expressed through love, devotion and a sincere desire to please the Supreme Lord.

The ultimate spiritual goal is Krishna-prema, or pure love for Krishna. The book encourages readers to move beyond theoretical knowledge and develop an understanding that can guide their devotional lives.

About the Author and This English Edition

His Holiness Bhakti Purushottama Swami is an ISKCON spiritual teacher and author of several books on Vaishnava philosophy, devotional practices and Krishna consciousness. His publications introduce readers to important spiritual subjects through the teachings of Vedic literature.

WHO AM I? is published by Mayapur Media. This English paperback edition is listed by Mayapur Store with 312 pages, making it a substantial addition to a spiritual reading collection.

Order WHO AM I? from Mayapur Store

If you wish to understand the nature of the soul, explore your eternal identity and learn about your relationship with Krishna, this book deserves a place in your personal library.

Order WHO AM I? by Bhakti Purushottama Swami from Mayapur Store, the official online store of ISKCON Mayapur. Let this book encourage you to look beyond temporary identities and explore the deeper meaning of spiritual life.