Tales of Srimad Bhagavata Puran (4 Volumes)

The age old Bhagavata Puran not only reveals interesting and soul enriching stories but also, at its “core”, tells us that the soul or jivatma is paramatma only. How jiva takes forms and how it is bound and obtains enlightenment? In discussing these issues, topics like creation, karma, jiva’s disillusion, liberation, cause for creation, pralaya etc., and many others are discussed through stories (including Krishna’s life and times). Such esoteric questions like what divine principle could be discerned behind creation, how does it work etc., are answered through stories narrated to King Parikshit. Krishna’s stories and advices are of eternal interest. His life and times were marked by bitter struggles and pain and his very survival against his enemies Poothana to Kaliya, Charuna to Kamsa, Sisupala to Jarasangha, Rukmi and others border on fantasy. His meeting Pandavas, Narada discovering him as one God seeming as many, setting up the Mahabharata war etc., and the many stories of men like Chitraketu, Bhageeratha and others should hold our intimate attention. The mythological stories of Siva, Sati, Brahma and other Devas like Indra, Varuna, Yama will prove to be wonderful. And stories of saints like Ambareesha, Durvasa, Kashyapa muni and his wife Devahuti, Kapila and Rishabha, and those who taught the path of devotion etc., will prove delightful. The exposition on Samkhya Shastra, Udava Gita, Bikku Gita and other philosophies and the teachings of kriya yoga, pralaya etc., will be permanently enduring.

About the Author:

KRISHNAMURTHI CHIDAMBARAM, MA, LLB, DLW (Distinction) {Was awarded Dr. Anantha Rao Kulkarni Prize by the Bombay University for standing 1st with Distinction in Industrial Rela-tions.}