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Srimad- Bhagavatam

The Srimad-Bhagavatam's 18,000 verses describe in detail the principles of devotional service as given in 'Bhagavad-gita', and as such is known as the 'cream of Vedic literature'.

Compiled by Vyasadeva 5,000 years ago, in the Himalaya mountains of Northern India, this text answers the questions of King Pariksit to great sage Sukadeva Goswami about how men can attain salvation in an age characterised by quarrel and hypocrisy.

It's twelve Canto's describe the pastimes of the Supreme Lord and His devotees, and at it's summit are details of the events which took place when Krishna was personally present in India at that period in time.

 

Mother Yasoda binding Krishna

 

Incarnations of the Lord are also described, along with demigods, great devotees and the process of creation

 
 

Srila Vyasadeva, the compiler of all the Vedas, receiving instructions from his spiritual master Narada

  

Krishna's transcendental appearance described in the Tenth Canto of the Bhagavatam

Vasudeva carries Krishna over the Yamuna river to Mathura

Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill in His childhood pastimes

 

Krishna killing the demons

 

  

 

Srimad-Bhagavatam

12 Cantos available in 18 Volumes Hardbound

 

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