Priyavrata and Bharata Maitreya told Parashara, “Sage, I have learnt that Manu had two sons, Priyavrata and Uttanapada. You have already told me about Uttanapada’s son Dhruva. But what... Read more
The Story of Prahlada Hiranyakashipu had received a boon from Brahma. On the strength of this boon, he conquered the three worlds. He drove out Indra from heaven and assumed the title of Ind... Read more
The Story of Dhruva From Brahma’s body was created Manu. All humans are descended from Manu’s son and daughters. This is the reason for their being called manava. Manu had two righteous and... Read more
The Vishnu Purana has twenty-three thousand shlokas devided into six major sections or amshas. Maitreya and Parashara Once the sage Maitreya came to the sage Parashara and wanted to know abo... Read more
Chapter Thirteen The Glories of Srimad-Bhagavatam 1. Suta Gosvami said: Unto that personality whom Brahma, Varuna, Indra, Rudra and the Maruts praise by chanting transcendental hymns and rec... Read more
36. Then, O brahmanas, this scripture recounts how Lord Hari, while residing in Mathura in the company of Uddhava and Balarama, performed pastimes for the satisfaction of the Yadu dynasty. 3... Read more
Chapter Twelve The Topics of Srimad-Bhagavatam Summarized 1. Suta Gosvami said: Offering my obeisances to the supreme religious principle, devotional service; to Lord Krishna, the supreme cr... Read more
Chapter Eleven Summary Description of the Mahapurusa 1. Sri Saunaka said: O Suta, you are the best of learned men and a great devotee of the Supreme Lord. Therefore we now inquire from you a... Read more
Chapter Ten Lord Siva and Uma Glorify Markandeya Rsi 1. Suta Gosvami said: The Supreme Lord Narayana had arranged this opulent display of His bewildering potency. Markandeya Rsi, having expe... Read more
Chapter Nine Markandeya Rsi Sees the Illusory Potency of the Lord 1. Suta Gosvami said: The Supreme Lord Narayana, the friend of Nara, was satisfied by the proper glorification offered by th... Read more
