The 18,000 verses of the Srimad Bhagavatam consist of several interconnected, interwoven, and non-linear dialogues, teachings, and explanations espousing Bhakti Yoga that go back and forth in time and across its twelve cantos:
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For ease of reference, synopses of cantos cite the complete 18-volume A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada / Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) translation of the Srimad Bhagavatam, available at the Bhaktivedanta Vedabase. It also provides original Sanskrit verses, transliterations, synonyms, and purports. Other translations of quoted verses have also been provided for comparison. The non-exhaustive overviews given apply to all complete translations.
Consisting of 19 chapters,[54] the first canto opens with an invocation to Krishna and the assertion that the Srimad Bhagatavam, compiled by Vyasadeva, is sufficient alone to realise God. The overarching narration begins at the onset of Kali Yuga as a dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami (the son of Vyasadeva) and a group of sages headed by Saunaka, as they perform a thousand-year sacrifice for Krishna and his devotees in the forest of Naimisaranya. Questioned by the sages, topics covered by Suta Gosvami include the:
Consisting of 10 chapters,[57] the second canto opens with an invocation to Krishna. The second layer of overarching narration begins as a dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river (narrated by Sukadeva Gosvami to a group of sages headed by Saunaka in the forest of Naimisaranya). Questioned by Pariksit, the topics covered by Suta Gosvami include the:
Consisting of 33 chapters,[60] the third canto continues the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. Vidura, the sudra incarnation of Yama and devotee of Krishna, is the main protagonist narrated. After being thrown out of his home by King Dhritarashtra (his older half-brother) for admonishing the Kaurava's ignoble behaviour towards the Pandavas, Vidura went on a pilgrimage where he met other devotees of Krishna such as Uddhava and the sage Maitreya; their dialogues form a third layer of narration. Topics covered by Sukadeva Gosvami, Uddhava, and Maitreya include the:
Consisting of 31 chapters,[63] the fourth canto continues the dialogues of Sukadeva Gosvami, Uddhava, and Maitreya. There are additional layers of dialogue, such as between the sage-avatar Narada and King Pracinabharhisat (as narrated by Maitreya to Vidura). Focusing on the female descendants of Svayambhuva Manu, topics covered include the:
Consisting of 26 chapters,[66] the fifth canto focuses on the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. Notable additional layers of dialogue are between the avatar Rsabha and his sons, and between Bharata and King Rahugana (the former was perceived as a fool and made to carry the latter's palanquin). Topics covered include the:
Consisting of 19 chapters,[69] the sixth canto continues with the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. A notable additional layer of dialogue is between Yama and his messengers (called the Yamadatas). With the main focus on the battles of the demon-devotee Vrtrasura and his armies against the demigods led by Indra, as well as the life of King Citraketu, topics covered include the:
Consisting of 15 chapters,[72] the seventh canto continues with the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. A notable additional layer of dialogue is between Narada and Yudhishthira about Prahlada, the devotee-son of the demon-King Hiranyakasipu (brother of Hiranyaksa, destroyed by the Varaha avatar in the third canto; the demonic brothers are incarnations of Jaya and Vijaya). Prahlada, protected by Krishna, survives multiple attempts to kill him until the arrival of the Nrsimha avatar to destroy his father, who could not be killed by any weapon, by any man or beast, or in the water, air, or on land. Topics covered include the:
Consisting of 24 chapters,[75] the eighth canto continues the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. A notable additional layer of dialogue is between the Vamana avatar and King Bali about the demon-King Hiranyakasipu. Topics covered include the:
Consisting of 24 chapters,[78] the ninth canto continues the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. With no notable additional layers of dialogue, the primary focus is upon the male dynasties of various ruling figures (the female sides are covered in the fourth canto). Topics covered include the:
Consisting of 90 chapters,[81] the tenth canto continues the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. Notable additional layers of dialogue all involve the lila (divine play) of the supreme and transcendental Krishna avatar. Thus focusing on the appearance and pastimes of Krishna, topics covered include the:
The largest canto with 4,000 verses, the tenth canto is also the most popular and widely studied part of the Bhagavata.[84] It has also been translated, commented on, and published separately from the rest of the Srimad Bhagavatam.[85][86] A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada stated this canto is distinct from the others, albeit while warning against studying it before reading the previous nine:
The Tenth Canto is distinct from the first nine cantos because it deals directly with the transcendental activities of the Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna. One will be unable to capture the effects of the Tenth Canto without going through the first nine cantos. The book is complete in twelve cantos, each independent, but it is good for all to read them... one after another.
Consisting of 31 chapters,[88] the eleventh canto continues the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river. Notable additional layers of dialogue are between Narada and Vasudeva, and between Krishna and Uddhava (and in turn, other dialogues such as that between the Hamsa (swan) avatar and Brahma). Topics covered include the:
Containing the final teachings of Krishna to His devotee Uddhava, the eleventh canto is also referred to as the 'Uddhava Gita' or 'Hamsa Gita'. Like the tenth canto, it has also been translated and published separately, usually as a companion or 'sequel' to the Bhagavad Gita.[91][92] 'Hamsa' means 'swan' or 'spirit',[93] and:
Consisting of 13 chapters,[96] the twelfth and final canto completes the dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and Pariksit on the banks of the Ganges river, and ends with the overarching dialogue between Sukadeva Gosvami and the group of sages led by Saunaka, at the forest of Naimisaranya. Focusing on prophecies and signs of Kali Yuga, topics covered in this canto include the:
The fifth canto of the Bhagavata Purana is significant for its inclusion of legends about the first Tirthankara of Jainism, Rishabha, as an avatar of Vishnu.[145] Further, his father Nabhi is mentioned as one of the Manus and his mother Marudevi also finds a mention. It further mentions the 100 sons of Rishabha including Bharata.[146] While homage to Shakyamuni Buddha is included in by declaring him as an avatar of Vishnu,[147] the interpretation of Buddhism-related stories in the Purana range from honor to ambivalence to polemics wherein prophecies predict some will distort and misrepresent the teachings of the Vedas, and attempt to sow confusion.[148][149][150] According to T. S. Rukmani, the Bhagavata Purana is also significant in asserting that Yoga practice is a form of Bhakti.[151]
I have hard copies from BBT printed in India 1972 for some cantos. Are they the same as the pdfs? Sorry for asking in advance of my reading and comparing para by para for edits between the 2 versions
You should read it from the beginning. It is a systematic presentation of Spiritual knowledge that develops. So you read it from the beginning and gradually progress to the Tenth canto. That is the instruction. Of course it is sweet everywhere but if you want to understand it, if you want to study it properly, then you have to begin at the beginning and gradually progress through it canto by canto.
Thank you so much and blessed may you be for sharing such a treasure and i hope it will be possible to find the rest of these cantos in the near future cause i will leave them for for my grand suns to read them . If by any case they would be available please send me the links cause i always forward them to those who have a real interest like i do for Srila Baktivedanta Swami Prahabupada . My best regards
l havemost of the volumes of the original text with meanings but canto 2 has been lost so.i would like to have the canto 2text so that I can continue readin and get the blessings of the lordThank youVasantha
Forth canto was not printed in 1972. It was printed later, maybe different volumes in different years also, I do not know off hand. Why not just read the books instead of bothering exactly what date it was printed?
Iam highly elated to have this website open for downloads of srimadbhagvatham. It is such a great book that it absolves our sins and purifies our souls. I will be highly thankful to those who are running this website.this is called service.
Is it enough to satisfy with 10 cantos of bhagavatam and how to get free from birth death cycle. also, as you said earlier every own has self interest in promoting anything then do you think srila prabhupad ji also had any personal interest in promoting hare krishna ?
Hare Krishna Prabhuji!Unfortunately I do not have enough money to get Shrimadbhagavatam and Cc sets now but in few months I hope to get the two sets as it is very important to get these to sets for my own self as well as for making it available in future!
There is nothing wrong with that. It is first edition from Fifth Canto on, and cantos 1-4 are second edition. Not the first printing, they contain some corrections that were made by BBT editors working under the direction of Srila Prabhupada. 2ff7e9595c
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