{"product_id":"the-bhagavata-purana-a-set-of-5-volumes","title":"The Bhagavata Purana   (A Set of 5 Volumes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: G P Bhatt\u003cbr\u003eG V Tagare\/\u003cbr\u003eTranslator(s): G V Tagare\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Motilal Banarsidass\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2002\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 2213\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8120803132\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present Volume contains the Bhagavata Purana Part I (Skanshas 1-3) in English translation. It is the seventh in the series of fifty Volumes on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present translation is based on the Sanskrit text of the Bhagavata Purana, published by Messrs Ksemaraja Srikrsnadass, Venkatesvara Press, Bombay. This text, constructed on the collation of mss and supported by the oldest Commentator Sridhara Svamin, is fairly accurate. But we have also recorded the translation of all the additional verses accepted as genuine in the authoritative commentaries of Ramanuja and Madhva Schools, that are not found in the text of Sridhara Svamin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bhagavata Purana deals with a variety of subjects-geographical, historical, philosophical, religious and the like which need elucidation. This task could not be accomplished by a mere translation. We have, therefore, provided footnotes on these topics. On the philosophical verses, especially, we have recorded different interpretations of the commentators belonging to different schools of thought, viz. those of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhava, Nimbarka, Vallabha and Caitanya (Gaudiya School of Vaisnavism) and also two eminent Marathi commentators-Krsna Dayarnava and Ekanatha. In the accomplishment of this task we have utilized the commentaries published in the Bhagavata Vidya Peeth Ahmedabad Edition and in the Vrindavana edition of this Purana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to help he reader understand the background of the Subject matter we have prefixed to this part a critical and comparative introduction which discusses, among other topics, the date, authorship, philosophy, religion and general characteristics of this Purana. A brief note on the commentators has also been added to the introduction while a general index is thought to be included in the last Part of this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present Volume contains the Bhagavata Purana Part II (Skanshas 4-6) in English translation. It is the eighth in the series of fifty Volumes on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present translation is based on the Sanskrit text of the Bhagavata Purana, published by Messrs Ksemaraja Srikrsnadass, Venkatesvara Press, Bombay. This text, constructed on the collation of mss and supported by the oldest Commentator Sridhara Svamin, is fairly accurate. But we have also recorded the translation of all the additional verses accepted as genuine in the authoritative commentaries of Ramanuja and Madhva Schools, that are not found in the text of Sridhara Svamin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bhagavata Purana deals with a variety of subjects-geographical, historical, philosophical, religious and the like which need elucidation. This task could not be accomplished by a mere translation. We have, therefore, provided footnotes on these topics. On the philosophical verses, especially, we have recorded different interpretations of the commentators belonging to different schools of thought, viz. those of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhava, Nimbarka, Vallabha and Caitanya (Gaudiya School of Vaisnavism) and also two eminent Marathi commentators-Krsna Dayarnava and Ekanatha. In the accomplishment of this task we have utilized the commentaries published in the Bhagavata Vidya Peeth Ahmedabad Edition and in the Vrindavana edition of this Purana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to help he reader understand the background of the Subject matter we have prefixed to part I a critical and comparative introduction which discusses, among other topics, the date, authorship, philosophy, religion and general characteristics of this Purana. A List of Abbreviations is also prefixed to Part I, while a general index is thought to be included in the last Part of this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART III\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present Volume contains the Bhagavata Purana Part III (Skanshas 7-9) in English translation. It is the nineth in the series of fifty Volumes on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present translation is based on the Sanskrit text of the Bhagavata Purana, published by Messrs Ksemaraja Srikrsnadass, Venkatesvara Press, Bombay. This text, constructed on the collation of mss and supported by the oldest Commentator Sridhara Svamin, is fairly accurate. But we have also recorded the translation of all the additional verses accepted as genuine in the authoritative commentaries of Ramanuja and Madhva Schools, that are not found in the text of Sridhara Svamin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bhagavata Purana deals with a variety of subjects-geographical, historical, philosophical, religious and the like which need elucidation. This task could not be accomplished by a mere translation. We have, therefore, provided footnotes on these topics. On the philosophical verses, especially, we have recorded different interpretations of the commentators belonging to different schools of thought, viz. those of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhava, Nimbarka, Vallabha and Caitanya (Gaudiya School of Vaisnavism) and also two eminent Marathi commentators-Krsna Dayarnava and Ekanatha. In the accomplishment of this task we have utilized the commentaries published in the Bhagavata Vidya Peeth Ahmedabad Edition and in the Vrindavana edition of this Purana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to help he reader understand the background of the Subject matter we have prefixed to part I a critical and comparative introduction which discusses, among other topics, the date, authorship, philosophy, religion and general characteristics of this Purana. A List of Abbreviations is also prefixed to Part I, while a general index is thought to be included in the last Part of this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART IV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present Volume contains the Bhagavata Purana Part IV (Skanshas X) in English translation. It is the Tenth in the series of fifty Volumes on Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present translation is based on the Sanskrit text of the Bhagavata Purana, published by Messrs Ksemaraja Srikrsnadass, Venkatesvara Press, Bombay. This text, constructed on the collation of mss and supported by the oldest Commentator Sridhara Svamin, is fairly accurate. But we have also recorded the translation of all the additional verses accepted as genuine in the authoritative commentaries of Ramanuja and Madhva Schools, that are not found in the text of Sridhara Svamin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bhagavata Purana deals with a variety of subjects-geographical, historical, philosophical, religious and the like which need elucidation. This task could not be accomplished by a mere translation. We have, therefore, provided footnotes on these topics. On the philosophical verses, especially, we have recorded different interpretations of the commentators belonging to different schools of thought, viz. those of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhava, Nimbarka, Vallabha and Caitanya (Gaudiya School of Vaisnavism) and also two eminent Marathi commentators-Krsna Dayarnava and Ekanatha. In the accomplishment of this task we have utilized the commentaries published in the Bhagavata Vidya Peeth Ahmedabad Edition and in the Vrindavana edition of this Purana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to help he reader understand the background of the Subject matter we have prefixed to part I a critical and comparative introduction which discusses, among other topics, the date, authorship, philosophy, religion and general characteristics of this Purana. A List of Abbreviations is also repeated here for the convenience of the reader, while a general index is thought to be included in the last Part of this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBHAGAVATA MAHATMYA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBHAGAVATA PURANA, SKANDHAS 1-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Suta and Saunaka in the Naimisa forest\u003cbr\u003eMerits of Devotion to Hari\u003cbr\u003eDescription of twentyfour incarnatins of lord Visnu\u003cbr\u003eArrival of Narada \u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Vyasa and Narada\u003cbr\u003ePunishment of Asvatthaman\u003cbr\u003eKunti’s Eulogy of Krsna and Yudhisthira’s Repentance\u003cbr\u003eYudhisthira’s Acquisition of Kingdom\u003cbr\u003eKrsna’s Departure to Dvaraka\u003cbr\u003eKrsna’s Entrance into Dvaraka\u003cbr\u003eBirth of Pariksit\u003cbr\u003eDiscourse of Narada\u003cbr\u003eConjectures of Yudhisthira\u003cbr\u003eAscent of the Pandavas to Heaven\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between the Earth and Dharma\u003cbr\u003ePunishment and Control of Kali\u003cbr\u003eCurse of Brahmana\u003cbr\u003eArrival of Suka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscourse of Suka. Description of the Cosmic form of the Lord\u003cbr\u003eLiberation by the Yogic Path: Instantaneous and Gradual Liberation\u003cbr\u003eDevotion to Hari-the only path of Liberation\u003cbr\u003eCreation of the Universe-Prayers to Hari \u003cbr\u003eCreation of the Universe-Dialogue between Narada and Brahmadeva\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Virat Purasa-exposition of the Purusa Sukta\u003cbr\u003eSome Lilavataras and their work\u003cbr\u003eQueries regarding the relation between the body, Soul and God\u003cbr\u003eSuka’s discourse, Catuhas loki Bhagavata\u003cbr\u003eTen characteristics of the Bhagavata Purana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA III\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeeting of Vidura and Uddhava\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Uddhava and Vidura\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Vidura and Uddhava-Glorious deeds of Krsna\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Vidura and Uddhava-Destruction of the Yadavas and Krsna’s Message\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Vidura and Maitreya-Tattvas and their Deities\u003cbr\u003eCosmology: Creation of the Universe\u003cbr\u003eVidura’s Queries\u003cbr\u003eCreation of Brahma-His vision of Narayana\u003cbr\u003eBrahma’s Prayer and Visnu’s Boon\u003cbr\u003eBrahma’s Penance and Ten-fold Creation\u003cbr\u003eThe concept of time: manvantaras and lifespans of men and gods\u003cbr\u003eCreation of Rudra, of the mind-born Sons and of Manu and Satrupa\u003cbr\u003eThe Boar Incarnation\u003cbr\u003eDiti’s Conception\u003cbr\u003eSanaka and others curse Jaya and Vijaya\u003cbr\u003eFall of Jaya and Vijaya\u003cbr\u003eBirth of Hiranyaksa and Hiranyakasipu-Hiranyaksa’s Victories\u003cbr\u003eHiranyaksa’s Fight with visnu\u003cbr\u003eVaraha Kills Hiranyaksa\u003cbr\u003eVarious Creations of Brahma\u003cbr\u003eKardama’s Penance-Visnu’s Boon\u003cbr\u003eMarriage of Kardama and Devahuti\u003cbr\u003eMarried life of Kardama and Devahuti\u003cbr\u003eKapila Incarnation\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Kapila and Devahuti: Importance of the Bhakti-yoga\u003cbr\u003eKapila’s description of Creation-Samkhya Cosmology\u003cbr\u003eSamkhya Philosophy-Prakrti and Purusa\u003cbr\u003eExposition of the Astanga-Yoga-The eightfold path of Yoga\u003cbr\u003eThe Path of Bhakti (Bhaktiyoga) and the Power of time\u003cbr\u003eSamsara and Suffering in Hell\u003cbr\u003eSufferings of the Jiva-the Rajasi Gati\u003cbr\u003eExcellence of the Bhaktiyoga\u003cbr\u003eDevahuti’s Enlightenment and Liberation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA IV\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe progeny of Svayambhuva Manu’s Daughters\u003cbr\u003eThe Rift between Siva and Daksa\u003cbr\u003eSiva dissuades Sati from attendance at Daksayjna\u003cbr\u003eSati’s Self-immolation by yoga\u003cbr\u003eDestruction of daksa’s Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003eAppeasement of rudra-Revival of Daksa\u003cbr\u003eCompletion of Daksa’s Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003eStory of Dhruva\u003cbr\u003eVisnu’s boon and Dhuva’s Coronation\u003cbr\u003eDhruva invades Alaka\u003cbr\u003eSvayambhuva Manu dissuades Dhruva from fighting\u003cbr\u003eKubera’s boon and Dhruva’s attainment of Visnu’s realm\u003cbr\u003eDhruva’s descendants: King Anga’s abdication\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Vena: Prthu’s Birth\u003cbr\u003eBirth of Prthu and his Coronation\u003cbr\u003eThe Eulogy of Prthu by Bards\u003cbr\u003ePrthu subjugates the Earth\u003cbr\u003eMilking of the Earth\u003cbr\u003ePrthu’s Conquest: His Horse sacrifice and Conflict with Indra\u003cbr\u003ePrthu initiatied by Visnu\u003cbr\u003ePrthu’s penance and ascension to Heaven\u003cbr\u003ePrthu’s Descendants and the Hymn of Rudara\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of Puranjana-Introduction\u003cbr\u003ePuranjana’s Hunting Expedition and His Queen’s wrath Pacified\u003cbr\u003eInvasion of Candavega-The Episode of Kalakanya\u003cbr\u003ePuranjana’s Rebirth as a woman and Attainment of Liberation\u003cbr\u003eThe Puranjana allegory explained\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of Pracetas-their marriage with Marisa and the birth of Daksa\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of Pracetasas: Their Renunciatin and Liberation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA V\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Life of Priyavrata\u003cbr\u003eThe Hstory of Agnidhra\u003cbr\u003eThe History of Nabhi-Incarnation of Rsabha\u003cbr\u003eThe miraculous history of Rsabha\u003cbr\u003eRsabha’s discourse on the Path of Liberation\u003cbr\u003eRsabha quits his body\u003cbr\u003eThe Life of Bharata\u003cbr\u003eBharata reborn as a deer\u003cbr\u003eBharata reborn as a Brahmana, saved by Bhadrakali\u003cbr\u003eBharata’s Life: King Rahugana accepts discipleship\u003cbr\u003eBharata imparts spiritual Knowledge to Rahugana\u003cbr\u003eDialogue between Bharata and Rahugana\u003cbr\u003eThe Samsara-a forest: An Allegory\u003cbr\u003eExplanation of the Allegory of Samsara-Forest \u003cbr\u003eDescription of Bharata’s Dynasty\u003cbr\u003eMythological Geography-The Terrestrial Globe\u003cbr\u003eDescent of the Ganga\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Various continents\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Kimpurusa and Bharata Varsas\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the remaining six Dvipas \u003cbr\u003eStellar Region\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the moon and other Planets\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Visnu-pada-the position of Dhruva and Sisumara Cakra\u003cbr\u003eRahu’s Position and Subterranean Regions\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Sankarsana-the Serpent Sesa\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Hells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA VI\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of Ajamila\u003cbr\u003eExposition of the Bhagavata Dharma; Efficacy of the Lord’s name and Ajamila’s Ascension to Visnu-loka\u003cbr\u003eYama explains Visnu’s greatness\u003cbr\u003eHistory of Daksa, the son of Pracetas\u003cbr\u003eDaksa Curses Narada\u003cbr\u003eProgeny of Daksa’s Daughters\u003cbr\u003eBrhaspati’s insult and his abandonment of Preceptorship\u003cbr\u003eNarayana-Kavaca\u003cbr\u003eSlaying of Visvarupa. Approach of gods to Dadhici\u003cbr\u003eIndra-Vrtra fight\u003cbr\u003eIndra-Vrtra fight\u003cbr\u003eVrtra slain by Indra\u003cbr\u003eIndra’s Triumph\u003cbr\u003ePrevious Birth of Vrtra-King Citraketu\u003cbr\u003eConsolation of citraketu\u003cbr\u003eCitraketu’s Realization of Lord Ananta\u003cbr\u003eCitraketu cursed by Parvati\u003cbr\u003eBirth of the Maruts \u003cbr\u003eDetails of the Vow-Pumsavana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART III\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA VII\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConversation between Yudhisthira and Narada Jaya and Vijaya cursed\u003cbr\u003eHiranyakasipu consoles his mother and Kinsmen\u003cbr\u003eHiranyakasipu’s Penance-Brahma grants Boons\u003cbr\u003eOppression of Hiranyakasipu and Description of Prahlada’s devotion\u003cbr\u003eThe Life of Prahlada. Hiranyakasipu attempts to kill Prahlada\u003cbr\u003ePrahlada’s teaching\u003cbr\u003ePrahlada, enlightened in mother’s womb\u003cbr\u003eDeath of Hiranyakasipu and praise of Nrsimha\u003cbr\u003ePrahlada eulogizes Nrsimha\u003cbr\u003ePrahlada enthroned. The conquest of Tripura\u003cbr\u003eThe Eternal path of Religion\u003cbr\u003eInquiry into the right conduct (Duties of Brahmacarins and Vanaprasthas)\u003cbr\u003eThe Code of conductfor samnyasins and a dialogue between Avadhuta and Prahlada\u003cbr\u003eThe duties of a householder\u003cbr\u003eExposition of right conduct (concluded)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA VIII\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Manvantaras\u003cbr\u003eThe Elephant leader seized by the Alligator\u003cbr\u003eLiberation of the Mighty Elephant\u003cbr\u003eLiberatin of the Lord of Elephants\u003cbr\u003eDescription of V and VI Manvantaras-Brahma Hymns the Lord\u003cbr\u003eMount Mandra Transported for Churning the Ocean\u003cbr\u003eThe Churning of the Sea for Nectar \u003cbr\u003eThe Lord’s Manifestation as Mohini (The Enchantress)\u003cbr\u003eDistribution of Nectar by Mohini\u003cbr\u003eA Battle between Gods and Asuras\u003cbr\u003eEnd of the Battle between Gods and Asuras at Narada’s Mediation\u003cbr\u003eLord Siva Fascinated by Mohini\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the future Manvantaras\u003cbr\u003eDuties of Manus and their functionaries\u003cbr\u003eBali’s Conquest of the Svarga (celestial Region)\u003cbr\u003eInstruction in the observance of Payovrata to Aditi\u003cbr\u003eManifestation of the Lord as Vamana\u003cbr\u003eThe Lord incarnates as Vamana. Visit to Bali’s Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003eVamana’s request for three paces of land-Sukra’s opposition\u003cbr\u003eManifestation of the Cosmic form by visnu\u003cbr\u003eBali bound Down\u003cbr\u003eA Dialogue between Bali and Vamana\u003cbr\u003eBali free from bonds, enters Sutala\u003cbr\u003eThe Fish incarnation of Lord Visnu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDA IX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of King Sudyumna\u003cbr\u003eHistory of Karusa and other four sons of Manu\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Cyavana and Sukanya\u003cbr\u003eThe accout of Nabhaga and Ambarisa\u003cbr\u003eProtection of Durvasas. The story of Ambarisa (concluded)\u003cbr\u003eHistory of Iksvaku’s posterity\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of King Hariscandra\u003cbr\u003eThe story of King Sagara\u003cbr\u003eThe descent of the Ganga, the story of Kalmasapada\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Rama\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Rama (concluded)\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Iksvaku’s Race (concluded)\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Race of Nimi\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Lunar Race\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Parasurama. Sahasrarjuna slain\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Parasurama (concluded)\u003cbr\u003eThe Lunar Dynasty-The Descendants of Ayu, the son of Pururavas\u003cbr\u003eHistory of Nahusa’s Line-The story of Yayati\u003cbr\u003eYayati’s Retirement and Final Emancipation\u003cbr\u003eThe History of Puru’s Race-Birth of Bharata\u003cbr\u003eThe Race of Bharata-The History of Rantideva\u003cbr\u003eThe History of the Kunar Race-The Royal dynasties of Pancala, Magadha and Kuru\u003cbr\u003eHistory of the Dynasties of Anu, Druhyu, Turvasu and Yadu\u003cbr\u003eHistory of the Race of Yadu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART IV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA X\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKamsa kills Devaki’s Sons\u003cbr\u003eThe Lord’s descent in Devaki’s Womb\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Birth of Srikrsna\u003cbr\u003eYoga-Maya’s Prophecy and Kamsa’s Order to Slaughter all Children\u003cbr\u003eCelebration of Krsna’s Birth: Meeting of Nanda and Vasudeva\u003cbr\u003ePutana emancipated\u003cbr\u003eDestruction of the Cart and Trnavarta\u003cbr\u003eKrsna’s Sports-Display of Visvarupa\u003cbr\u003eGrace upon the Gopi (Yasoda); Krsna tied to the mortar.\u003cbr\u003eUprooting of Arjuna Trees-Redemptin of Nalakubara and Manigriva\u003cbr\u003eExodus from Gokula-Destructin of demons Vasta and Baka\u003cbr\u003eSlaying of Aghasura\u003cbr\u003eInfatuatin of god Brahma\u003cbr\u003eGod Brahma eulogizes Krsna\u003cbr\u003eSlaying the demon Dhenuka\u003cbr\u003eExpulsion of Kaliya\u003cbr\u003eRescue from the Forest Conflagration\u003cbr\u003eSlaying of the Demon Pralamba\u003cbr\u003eSwallowing up of a Forest-conflagraion\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Rainy Season and the Autumn\u003cbr\u003eThe Song of Gopis (Coward-women)\u003cbr\u003eCoward-maids pray to katyayani-Krsna’s carrying away their garments\u003cbr\u003eSpiritual emancipation of the wives of Brahmana Sacrificers\u003cbr\u003ePrevention of Sacrifice to Indra\u003cbr\u003eLifting up of Mount Govardhana\u003cbr\u003eConversation between Nanda and Cowherds\u003cbr\u003eIndra Coronates Krsna\u003cbr\u003eNanda rescued from Varuna\u003cbr\u003eLord Krsna’s Rasa with Gopis\u003cbr\u003eSearch after Krsna\u003cbr\u003eGopi’s song (prayer for Krsna’s return)\u003cbr\u003eKrsna comforts Gopis\u003cbr\u003eDescription of Rasa Krida\u003cbr\u003eSudarsana emancipated and slaying of Sankhacuda\u003cbr\u003eGopi’s song in pairs of Verses\u003cbr\u003eAkrura deputed to bring Krsna and Balarama to Mathura\u003cbr\u003eSlaying of asuras Kesin and Vyoma\u003cbr\u003eThe arrival of Akrura to Gokula\u003cbr\u003eAkrura returns with Krsna and Balarama\u003cbr\u003eAkrura’s Hymn (in praise of the Lord)\u003cbr\u003eKrsna’s arrival at Mathura\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the wrestling Arena\u003cbr\u003eKilling of the elephant Kuvalayapida\u003cbr\u003eSlaying of Kamsa\u003cbr\u003eRestoration of preceptor Sandipani’s son\u003cbr\u003eUddhava deputed for consoling Nanda\u003cbr\u003eUddhava’s Discourse on the Real Nature of the Lord\u003cbr\u003eVisit to the Houses of Trivakra and Akrura\u003cbr\u003eAkrura’s Mission to Hastinapura\u003cbr\u003eSettlement at the fort of Dvaraka\u003cbr\u003eMucukunda’s Eulogy of the Lord\u003cbr\u003eKrsna and Balarama escape to Dvaraka: Balarama’s marriage. Rukmini’s letter to Krsna\u003cbr\u003eRukmini’s Marriage: Rukmini carried away by Krsna\u003cbr\u003eCelebratin of Rukmini’s Marriage\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Pradyumna’s Birth\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Syamantaka Jewel\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Syamantaka Jewel, Murder of Satrajit for Syamantaka, Akrura allowed to retain it.\u003cbr\u003eEspousals of Lord Krsna\u003cbr\u003eNarakasura slain\u003cbr\u003eConversation between Krsna and Rukmini (A Sweet Quarrel)\u003cbr\u003eAniruddha’s marriage\u003cbr\u003eAniruddha taken captive by Banasura\u003cbr\u003eBana Vanquished Aniruddha brought to Dvaraka \u003cbr\u003eThe story of Nrga\u003cbr\u003eBalarama’s visit to Gokula-the course of the Yamuna diverted\u003cbr\u003eSlaying of Pundraka and others\u003cbr\u003eBalarama slays Dvivida\u003cbr\u003eHastinapura dragged by Balarama\u003cbr\u003eSrikrsna’s Household life\u003cbr\u003eKrsna’s Daily Observances; Deputation from Captive kings of Jarasandha\u003cbr\u003eSrikrsna’s visit to Indraprstha\u003cbr\u003eJarasandha slain\u003cbr\u003eReturn of Krsna and others to Indraprastha\u003cbr\u003eYudhisthira’s Rajasuya: Sisupala slain\u003cbr\u003eDicomfiture of Duryodhana\u003cbr\u003eFight with Salva\u003cbr\u003eSlaying of King Salva\u003cbr\u003eDantavaktra and Viduratha slain: Balarama’s Pilgrimage\u003cbr\u003eBalvala Killed: Balarama’s Pilgrimage\u003cbr\u003eThe story of the Brahmana Sridaman\u003cbr\u003eThe story of the Parched Rice (The story of Sridaman continued)\u003cbr\u003eMeeting of Vrsnis and Gopas of Vrndavana\u003cbr\u003eNarration of their Marriage. Episodes by Krsna’s Consorts\u003cbr\u003eVasudeva’s Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003eRestoration of his elder Brother by Krsna from the Realm of Death\u003cbr\u003eElopement of Subhadra: The lord’s Grace on Srutadeva\u003cbr\u003eHymn of praise by the Vedas\u003cbr\u003eGod Rudra saved\u003cbr\u003eSupremacy of Visnu Vindicated\u003cbr\u003eThe Songs of Queens: Resume of Krsna’s sports\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPENDIX - Additional verses in VJ’s Text\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART V\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA XI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSage’s Curse: Imprecating the Annihilation of Yadu’s Race\u003cbr\u003eBhagavata Dharma; Narada’s Narration of King Nimi’s Dialogue with Jayanteya and others\u003cbr\u003eDiscourses on the Maya, the means to transcend it, the Brahman and the Path of Action\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Lord’s Incarnations by Drumila\u003cbr\u003eNature and Fate of non-Devotees: Yuga-wise Methods of Worshipping the Lord\u003cbr\u003eLord Krsna Requested to return to Vaikuntha: Uddhava’s Desire to follow him.\u003cbr\u003eSri Krsna’s Spiritual Guidance to Uddhava: the Legend of the avadhuta and his Preceptors\u003cbr\u003eWhat the Avadhuta learnt from the Nine Preceptors from the Boa-Constrictor to Pingala\u003cbr\u003eThe discourse of the Avadhuta concluded\u003cbr\u003eHow the Jiva is ensnared in samsara\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics of Bondage and Liberatin and of Devotion\u003cbr\u003eImportance of Association with Saints. The performance and Renunciatin of Prescribed Karmas\u003cbr\u003eThe Spiritual Knowledge Imparted by the Divine Swan \u003cbr\u003eThe Path of Devotion and the Method of Meditation\u003cbr\u003eThe Super-normal Powers Attained by Yoga \u003cbr\u003eDescription of Visnu’s Glorious Manifestations\u003cbr\u003eThe Sacred Duties of a Celibate and a Householder\u003cbr\u003eDuties of Hermits (Vanaprastha) and Sannyasins\u003cbr\u003eExposition of Spiritual knowledge, its realization and Yogic Disciplines\u003cbr\u003eElucidation of Karma, Jnana and Bhakti Yogas\u003cbr\u003eCriteria for determining the good and the evil Enumeratin of Principles (Tattvas). The Distinction between Prakrit and Purusa\u003cbr\u003eThe Song of a Recluse (Bhiksu Gita)\u003cbr\u003eElucidation of samkhya yoga\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Gunas and their Workings\u003cbr\u003eThe Song of Aila (Pururavas)\u003cbr\u003eThe Yoga of Active Service\u003cbr\u003eThe Essence of the Path of Knowledge (Jnana Yoga)\u003cbr\u003eBhakti Yoga Recapitualted: Departure of Uddhava to Badarikasrama\u003cbr\u003eExtermination of the Race of Yadavas\u003cbr\u003eLord Krsna’s Return to Vaikuntha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKANDHA XII\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDynasties of the Kali Age\u003cbr\u003eThe Evils of the Kali Age\u003cbr\u003eDharma (Righteous way of Life) in every Yuga: Efficacy of God’s Name\u003cbr\u003eThe Four-Fold Pralaya\u003cbr\u003eSuka’s concluding Precept Concerning Brahman\u003cbr\u003eTaksaka Bites Pariksit: Janmejaya’s Serpent Sacrifice: Classification of Vedas in Different Branches\u003cbr\u003eThe Branches of the Atharva Veda: Characteristics of the Puranas\u003cbr\u003eMarkandeya’s Penance and Praise of Lord Narayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Lord Exhibits His Maya\u003cbr\u003eGod Siva’s Boon to Markandeya\u003cbr\u003eSignificance of the Various parts of the Lord’s Image: The Retinue of the sun-god per month\u003cbr\u003eA Synoptic Review of the twelve Skandhas of Srimad Bhagavata\u003cbr\u003eThe extent of Each of the Eighteen Puranas: The Glory of the Bhagavata\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPENDIX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"G P Bhatt \/ Motilal Banarsidass \/ Hardcover","offer_id":68153588744560,"sku":"15596","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/5203\/9792\/files\/15596.jpg?v=1793911392","url":"https:\/\/marketcalvexa.shop\/products\/the-bhagavata-purana-a-set-of-5-volumes","provider":"Alderstone House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}