One may raise a question that when there are so many books published by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, what is the need of publishing so many new books for youth, children and corporates; why not Srila Prabhupada’s teach books directly. We have given a few reasons below :

1. Easy readability of pocket books

Srila Prabhupada has written over 70 authoritative books in such a simple and lucid language that any common man can understand the philosophy of Krishna consciousness. His books are the law-books for the next 10,000 years. VOICE publications are intended to bring one to the point of reading Srila Prabhupada’s books. Many people buy big books like Bhagavad gita, but worship it as a very holy scripture by offering flowers everyday. But because it is a bulky book, they never read it.

Therefore at VOICE, we are publishing pocket books, which are based on the essence of Srila Prabhupada's books. Since these books are very small, people can read them quickly as soon as they purchase them. Follow up of those who have taken these books is also easier. After distributing these books intensively in a locality where a future program is to be conducted, a one-time program can be conducted on the same topic. Since most of the students have already read or seen or at least heard about the book, we get a good turnout for the one-time program. And when they appreciate the philosophy and get a taste for Krishna consciousness, we encourage them to purchase and read Srila Prabhupada's books.

Pocket book distribution is the strategy adopted by the Christians to preach the message of the Bible. Due to their vigorous book publication and distribution, Christianity is rapidly spreading everywhere like a wildfire. At VOICE, we adopt the same policy to expand preaching Krishna consciousness.

2. Preaching aid for systematic presentation of important themes

Srila Prabhupada's books are comprehensive and contain profound philosophy presented in such a lucid way that anyone who reads them can easily understand it. Still it is observed that many times devotees within ISKCON, even full-fledged, full-time senior preachers, have difficulty in giving a presentation on a specific topic, especially in a way suitable for the youth. For example, if a theme such as 'The three modes of material nature' is to be explained, profuse information is available in the fourteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth chapters of Bhagavad-gita and examples can be found scattered throughout Shrimad Bhagavatam and other books of Srila Prabhupada. But to present it all as a cohesive lecture is often a daunting task.

Understanding this difficulty, His Grace Radheshyam Das, Director, VOICE, Pune, prepared notes on twenty-five important themes from Bhagavad-gita based on the books of Srila Prabhupada, articles from 'Back To Godhead' magazines and lectures by senior ISKCON devotees especially His Grace Devamrita Das.

3. Blend of philosophy and science

Srila Prabhupada presented devotional philosophy in a pure, undiluted form in his books. But he also desired that the philosophy of Krishna consciousness be presented in scientific terms for those who are so inclined. The books published from VOICE, Pune are a humble attempt to fulfill this desire of Srila Prabhupada. These books present Krishna conscious philosophy in a systematic way using scientific facts, figures and findings to present it in a more convincing and appealing way for young students with scientific and analytical minds. These books are especially meant for youths of Engineering, Medical and Chartered Accountants. Of course there could be others who are philosophically inclined who can also appreciate these books.