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Srimad-Bhagavatam, Third Canto
Srimad-Bhagavatam, an epic philosophical and literary classic, holds a prominent position in India's voluminous written wisdom. The timeless wisdom of India is expressed in the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit texts that touches upon all fields of human knowledge. Originally preserved through oral tradition, the Vedas were first put into writing by Srila Vyasadeva, the "literary incarnation of God." After compiling the Vedas, Srila Vyasadeva was inspired by his spiritual master to present their profound essence in the form of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Known as "the ripened fruit of the tree of Vedic literature," Srimad-Bhagavatam is the most complete and authoritative exposition of Vedic knowledge.
After writing the Bhagavatam, Vyasa taught it to his son, Shukadeva Goswami, who later spoke the Bhagavatam to Maharaja Parikshit in an assembly of sages on the bank of the sacred Ganges River. Although Maharaja Parikshit was a great rajarshi (saintly king) and the emperor of the world, when he received notice of his death seven days in advance, he renounced his entire kingdom and retired to the bank of the Ganges to seek spiritual enlightenment. The questions of King Parikshit and Shukadeva Goswami's illuminating answers, concerning everything from the nature of the self to the origin of the universe, are the basis of Srimad-Bhagavatam.
This edition of Bhagavatam is the only complete English translation with an elaborate and scholarly commentary, and it is the first edition widely available to the English-reading public. This work is the product of the scholarly and devotional effort of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the world's most distinguished teacher of Indian religious and philosophical thought. His Sanskrit scholarship and intimate familiarity with Vedic culture combine to reveal to the West a magnificent exposition of this important classic.
After writing the Bhagavatam, Vyasa taught it to his son, Shukadeva Goswami, who later spoke the Bhagavatam to Maharaja Parikshit in an assembly of sages on the bank of the sacred Ganges River. Although Maharaja Parikshit was a great rajarshi (saintly king) and the emperor of the world, when he received notice of his death seven days in advance, he renounced his entire kingdom and retired to the bank of the Ganges to seek spiritual enlightenment. The questions of King Parikshit and Shukadeva Goswami's illuminating answers, concerning everything from the nature of the self to the origin of the universe, are the basis of Srimad-Bhagavatam.
This edition of Bhagavatam is the only complete English translation with an elaborate and scholarly commentary, and it is the first edition widely available to the English-reading public. This work is the product of the scholarly and devotional effort of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the world's most distinguished teacher of Indian religious and philosophical thought. His Sanskrit scholarship and intimate familiarity with Vedic culture combine to reveal to the West a magnificent exposition of this important classic.
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First published May 10, 2012
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A.C. Bhaktivedanta
813 books718 followersHis Divine Grace Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (अभय चरणारविन्द भक्तिवेदान्त स्वामी प्रभुपाद)was born as Abhay Charan De on 1 September 1896 in Calcutta, India.
He first met his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami, in Calcutta in 1922. Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, a prominent devotional scholar and the founder of sixty-four branches of Gaudiya Mathas (Vedic institutes), liked this educated young man and convinced him to dedicate his life to teaching Vedic knowledge in the Western world. Srila Prabhupada became his student, and eleven years later (1933) at Allahabad, he became his formally initiated disciple.
At their first meeting, in 1922, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura requested Srila Prabhupada to broadcast Vedic knowledge through the English language. In the years that followed, Srila Prabhupada wrote a commentary on the Bhagavad-gita and in 1944, without assistance, started an English fortnightly magazine.
In the last ten years of his life, in spite of his advanced age, Srila Prabhupada circled the globe twelve times on lecture tours that have took him to six continents. In spite of such a vigorous schedule, Srila Prabhupada continued to write prolifically. His writings constitute a veritable library of Vedic philosophy, religion, literature and culture.
He first met his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami, in Calcutta in 1922. Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, a prominent devotional scholar and the founder of sixty-four branches of Gaudiya Mathas (Vedic institutes), liked this educated young man and convinced him to dedicate his life to teaching Vedic knowledge in the Western world. Srila Prabhupada became his student, and eleven years later (1933) at Allahabad, he became his formally initiated disciple.
At their first meeting, in 1922, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura requested Srila Prabhupada to broadcast Vedic knowledge through the English language. In the years that followed, Srila Prabhupada wrote a commentary on the Bhagavad-gita and in 1944, without assistance, started an English fortnightly magazine.
In the last ten years of his life, in spite of his advanced age, Srila Prabhupada circled the globe twelve times on lecture tours that have took him to six continents. In spite of such a vigorous schedule, Srila Prabhupada continued to write prolifically. His writings constitute a veritable library of Vedic philosophy, religion, literature and culture.
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November 12, 2016
Life Changing
The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is an incredible book that has the potency to reform the life and consciousness of anyone who reads it. It will create a revolution to change the entire course of human history. This Third Canto specifically bears the teachings of Lord Kapiladeva, a wonderful section out of the whole work.
The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is an incredible book that has the potency to reform the life and consciousness of anyone who reads it. It will create a revolution to change the entire course of human history. This Third Canto specifically bears the teachings of Lord Kapiladeva, a wonderful section out of the whole work.
April 6, 2018
Very profound. Especially the conversations between Lord Kapila and Mother Devahuti!
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March 29, 2021Masterpiece
It is by God's grace, I am fortunate enough to read this English commentary by his Devine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. His sweet explanation will spellbound if you reading with full devotion. Going to get started with Canto 4 now. I pray God for his mercy and blessings to continue this journey.
It is by God's grace, I am fortunate enough to read this English commentary by his Devine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. His sweet explanation will spellbound if you reading with full devotion. Going to get started with Canto 4 now. I pray God for his mercy and blessings to continue this journey.
April 16, 2024
this book genuinely has some of the best insights on God
August 21, 2016
Nejsem věřící, ale mám své otázky a musím říct, že kniha se do nich celkem přesně trefuje a hezky na ně odpovídá.
Čtení knihy bylo obtížné. Měl jsem co dělat, abych knihu dočetl. Některé pasáže se mi opravdu nelíbili, ale jiné byli naopak moc hezky napsané a s pěknou univerzální myšlenkou.
Jsem rád, že jsem knihu přečetl. Ukázala mi jednu z možností jak dále žít svůj život. Kdo ví, třeba se někdy v budoucnu vydám do hlubšího studování těchto svatých písem a tím i k velké životní změně.
Čtení knihy bylo obtížné. Měl jsem co dělat, abych knihu dočetl. Některé pasáže se mi opravdu nelíbili, ale jiné byli naopak moc hezky napsané a s pěknou univerzální myšlenkou.
Jsem rád, že jsem knihu přečetl. Ukázala mi jednu z možností jak dále žít svůj život. Kdo ví, třeba se někdy v budoucnu vydám do hlubšího studování těchto svatých písem a tím i k velké životní změně.
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