Category: Bhagavatam

Suka Goswami said, O King Pariksit, best of the Kurus, the stories of the activities of Lord Narayana, the creator of the universe and the shelter of all have now been briefly described to you. It is not possible to describe them in their entirety. Anyone who is suffering in this material world can be…… Continue reading Chapter 23 – King Pariksit Passes Away

Suka Goswami said, The age of Kali commenced as soon as Lord Krishna left this world and returned to his abode. The age of Kali is characterised by disagreement and hypocrisy. Due to the influence of the age, piety, honesty, tolerance, truth, compassion and purity will all continuously deteriorate. In the age of Kali, wealth…… Continue reading Chapter 22 – The Age of Corruption

King Pariksit said, Would you please describe the qualities and activities of Krishna, the supreme personality of God? Suka Goswami said, At one time, the earth was burdened by a large number of arrogant kings. Therefore Krishna appeared on the earth as the son of Vasudeva in order to relieve the earth’s burden. Krishna’s father…… Continue reading Chapter 21 – The Supreme Person

King Pariksit said, Suka Goswami, I would like to hear the story of the Lord assuming the form of a fish. Why did the Supreme Lord accept the form of a fish, a lowly species whose existence must be intolerable? Would you please explain his activities because hearing them is favourable for everyone. Suka Goswami…… Continue reading Chapter 20 – Matsya, the Lord’s Fish Incarnation

When the mother of the gods, Aditi, learned that the gods had left the celestial realm she began to weep. She approached her husband Kasyapa and said, O beloved husband, our enemies have taken over the celestial realms. The gods have been exiled and deprived of their wealth, their power and even their residence. Kindly…… Continue reading Chapter 19 – Lord Vamanadeva and King Bali

King Pariksit said, Could you please describe why Lord Vishnu churned the ocean of milk? Why did he appear as a tortoise and hold up Mandara Mountain? What was obtained from churning the ocean of milk? Would you please describe all these activities of the Lord? Suka Goswami said, When the sage Durvasa cursed Indra…… Continue reading Chapter 18 – The Churning of the Milk Ocean

King Pariksit said, Would you please describe how Gajendra, the king of the elephants was attacked by a crocodile and saved by the Supreme Lord Hari? Suka Goswami said, There is a place with a mountain named Trikuta. This mountain is surrounded by an ocean of milk and is very beautiful. The mountain has three…… Continue reading Chapter 17 – Gajendra the Elephant

After Lord Boar killed the demon Hiranyaksa, his brother Hiranyakashipu was tortured by rage and grief. His eyes blazing and biting his lips, Hiranyakashipu said to his demoniac associates, My beloved brother Hiranyaksa was slain by an inferior enemy. Although the Supreme Lord should be impartial, he sided with the gods after being worshipped by…… Continue reading Chapter 16 – Lord Narasimha, Prahlada and Hiranyakashipu

There was once a brahmin named Ajamila who married a prostitute. He was contaminated by his association with her and he neglected the virtuous way of life. Ajamila earned his livelihood and maintained his family through dishonourable means: stealing, cheating and giving trouble to other people. Ajamila wasted his life engaging in these kinds of…… Continue reading Chapter 15 – The Life of Ajamila

When he retired, Rishaba handed over the sovereignty of his kingdom to his eldest son Bharata. Following his father’s instructions, Bharata began to rule the kingdom. Bharata was wise and experienced and he governed the kingdom with compassion. Just as his father and grandfather before him, he was a benevolent ruler. He ruled perfectly by…… Continue reading Chapter 14 – The Story of King Bharata