Chapter X On the story of Satyavrata 1. Janamejaya said :– O Maharsi! Who was Satyavrata, the Brâhmin whose name you have just taken? In what country was he born? Of what nature was he... Read more
Chapter IX On the characteristics of the Gunas p. 149 1-2. Nârada said :– Father! You have described to me the characteristic of the three qualities; though I have drunk the sweet juic... Read more
Chapter VIII On the Gunas and their forms 1. Brahmâ said :–O Nârada! I have described to you what you asked me just now about the creation of this universe, etc. Now hear with attentio... Read more
Chapter VII On the creation and the Tattvas and their presiding deities 1.O Brahmâ said :– Nârada! Thus we three I, Visnu, and Mahâdeva saw that highly effulgent Goddess: we also saw s... Read more
Chapter VI On the description of the Devî’s Vibhutis (powers) 1-10. Brahmâ said :– When I thus asked with great humility, the Devî Bhâgavatî, the Prime S’akti, She addressed me t... Read more
Chapter V On the chanting of hymns by Hara and Brahmâ 1. Brahmâ said :– O Nàrada! Thus speaking, Visnu stopped; Sankara, the Destroyer, then stepped in and, bowing down to the Devî sai... Read more
Chapter IV On the hymns to the Great Devî by Visnu 1-20. Brahmâ said :– Thus speaking, Bhagavân Janârdana Visnu spoke to me again :– “Come, let us bow down to Her again and again... Read more
Chapter II On Rudras going towards the heavens on the celestial car 1-19. Vyâsa said :– O mighty armed Kuru! What you have asked me just now, I also asked the same thing to Nârada, the... Read more
Chapter I On the questions put by Janamejaya 1-10. Janamejaya said :– “O Bhagavân! What is that great Yajña (sacrifice) named Ambâ Yajña about which you referred just now? Who is the A... Read more
