The contemporary, thoughtful reader in search of self-fulfillment and a means to attain it will find The Path of Perfection a welcome relief. Herein one will find a clear, intriguing explanation of the philosophy and practice of mankind�s oldest system of spiritual development � yoga. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhup?da (1896-1977) elucidates the philosophy of yoga as explained in the Bhagavad g?t?. The G?t? describes the scene, when perplexed and confused about his identity and purpose; Arjuna turns to Krishna, who then reveals �the path of perfection� to His able student. The essence of Lord Krishna�s teachings is that one must center their life on the practice of bhakti-yoga that is, the union between the individual consciousness and the Supreme Consciousness.