Author: Swami Chidanand Saraswati
Foreword/Introductio: H.H. Swami Chinmayanandji
Publisher: Chinmaya Mission Trust
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 268
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175972769
Description
The Bhaagavatha Puraana was first graciously revealed by the Supreme Lord to His son, Brahmaa, who was seated in His naval, at a time when he was afraid of Birth and Death, BHAVA BHEETHAYE, - to one who was afraid of samsaar.
It is full of lessons extolling the glory of dispassion (Vairaagya). It is like nector to the devotees of the Lord as well as to gods. Its theme is “There is ONE REALITY with out a second.” This is the essence of Upanishadic declarations. It distinguishes the spirit from the matter. A man, who has tasted this nector once, will find no taste for any other enjoyment.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
PART ONE
Parikshith
Vyaasa and Suka
The story of the Lord
Naarada
Bheeshma
Vidura
Kunthi
Draupadi
The Quest Eternal
The Creation
Vaikuntha
Hiranyaaksha
Hiranyakasipu and Prahlaada
Prahlaada meets Ajagra Muni
Bhagavaan Kapila Maharshi
Sati Daakshaayani
Dhruva
The Parable of Puranjana
Bharatha
Parable of Ajaamila
Chitrakethu
Vritraasura
Thirpura asura samhaar
Gajendra Moksham
Ksheerasaagra-mathanam
Bhagavaan Vaamana
Matsya Avathaara
Ambareesha
Bhageeratha
Sree Raama
Parasuraama
Yayaati
Rantideva
PART TWO
Sri Krishna is born
Sri Krishna at Gokula Vraja
Sri Krishna at Brindaavan
Sri Krishna at Kaalindi
Sri Krishna at Yamunaa
Sri Krishna at Govardhanagiri
Sri Krishna and His flute
Raasa Leelaa and Jalakreedaa
Sankhachooda
Vrishabhaasura
Kesi, Vyomaasura, and Kamsa
Purpose of Krishna-avathaara begins
Sri Krishna marries rukmini
Sri Krishna marries Pradyumna
Jaambavathi and Satyabhaama
The Gem Shyamanthakamani
Sri Krishna marries other wives
Sri Krishna as samsaarin
End of Jaraasandha
Raajasuya Yaaga
Re-Union at Mela
Devaki’s earlier children brought back
Vishnu
Lord Siva
Nara: Naaraayana
Vasudeva seeks True Knowledge
Teachings of Avadhoota
Bhagavaans own teachings to Uddhava
The Great secret
Teachings of the Swan
Te Great Truth
Departure of Sage Suka
Gaayatri
Maarkandeya
Glory of Sreemad Bhaagavatham