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We all know that Kṛṣṇa's līlā in Vṛndāvana is sweet, but do we truly understand the depth and extent of this sweetness, and the key factors that contribute to it? What exactly distinguishes Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa's līlā in Braja, the Vrajavāsīs, and Braja itself from all other pastimes and places of Kṛṣṇa? And what exactly makes The Sweetness of Braja so unique and special – is there a secret behind its unmatched sweetness? This book offers, for the first time in history, a comprehensive and accurate explanation of The Sweetness of Braja, in great detail and in a systematic order. It contains all the key verses of the Gauḍīya śāstras and the most important ṭīkās (purports) of the Ācāryas. This book is a summary of a vast part of all Gauḍīya-śāstras, and to compile it, the most important academic essays and books were also analyzed, to provide comprehensive coverage of this deep and far-reaching subject. In addition, the book provides a great insight into Vedic culture and gives clarity on what really constitutes Vedic culture. The first Volume contains more than 120 chapters of the Sweetness of Braja. What if I tell you there is a secret amongst us Vaiṣṇavas, which is not known by the most devotees...? Kṛṣṇa is full of nectar, and astonishing exploits, and also secrets. But what if I tell you, there is a secret about Him which should not be a secret? kṛtārtho ’smi kṛtārtho ’smi niścito bhagavan guro guhyaṁ goloka-māhātmyaṁ yad ahaṁ sevitas tvayā I have found the goal of life! I have found the goal of life! You O Lord and my spiritual master, have revealed to me the secret glories of Goloka! (Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta 2.7.155) Volume One includes (everything with śāstric references): The Real Sweetness of Braja How to get Kṛṣṇa’s mercy The Sweetest Sādhana The Unnoticed Essence of the Bhagavad-Gītā Insight into the Real Vedic Culture The Concept of Iṣṭa-Deva – One’s Chosen Deity, from different śāstras The Importance and