The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) recently presented its annual “Year in Review,” highlighting significant global progress in distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books and outlining new initiatives to expand outreach. The online call, hosted by ISKCON’s Minister of Book Distribution Vaisesika Dasa, emphasized that book distribution remains central to ISKCON’s mission, noting that the Governing Body Commission traditionally begins its annual meetings by reviewing worldwide book distribution results. Leaders encouraged devotees to “advocate” for book distribution within their communities, explaining that when leaders visibly support the effort, it inspires greater participation and engagement throughout the movement.
According to the call, devotees distributed 11,696,547 pieces of BBT literature worldwide in 2025, including over 5.8 million copies of Bhagavad-gita As It Is during the annual “Live to Give” marathon campaign. Distribution efforts spanned dozens of countries and languages, with significant contributions from India, North America, Europe, Africa, and other regions. The report also highlighted the continued growth of the Bhadra campaign, focused on distributing sets of Srimad-Bhagavatam. In 2025, devotees distributed 40,381 Bhagavatam sets worldwide, and organizers have set an ambitious goal of 100,008 sets by 2026.
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