Second Canto: "The Cosmic Manifestation"
Second Canto
"The Cosmic Manifestation"
"The Cosmic Manifestation"
(Part One-Chapters 1-6)
[Cover flaps] ..
with the original Sanskrit text, its Roman transliteration, word-for-word synonyms, translation and elaborate purports by
His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
335 pages
12 color illustrations
12 color illustrations
The science of God is greater than all other sciences, and this spiritual technology is rationally and authoritatively explained in the 18,000 verses of Srimad-Bhagavatam, India's sublime contribution of culture, philosophy, politics, sociology, religion and love. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has undertaken the mighty task of rendering this supremely potent work into the English language in a complete, authoritative and scholarly manner, from the viewpoint of a fully realized spiritual master. Thus in each verse one will find new enlightenment regarding the Absolute Truth, the origin of all emanations. Srimad-Bhagavatam is an important cultural presentation for the respiritualization of the entire human society
Srimad-Bhagavatam, which has never before been presented to the English-speaking world, is now being put forward, at a time when such a work is greatly needed, by one who is uniquely qualified to do so properly. In his purports to the First Canto of the Bhagavatam, His Divine Grace wrote, "There are thousands and thousands of literary men all over the world, (continued on back flap)
cover picture: Radha-Krsna Temple Deities, New York.
back cover: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (left) and his spiritual master, Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Prabhupada, below. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the original preacher of Srimad-Bhagavatam, and His primary associates.
ISKCON Press, New York
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and for thousands of years they have created thousands of literary works for the information of people in general. Unfortunately, none of them have brought peace and tranquility on earth, either among men or among nations. This is due to a spiritual vacuum in these literatures." Srimad-Bhagavatam was written 5,000 years ago by the great sage Vyasadeva, the author of the famed Bhagavad-gita, specifically to fill this vacuum with spiritual knowledge of the highest order. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has undertaken the great task of rendering Srimad-Bhagavatam into English, and therefore thoughtful men throughout the English-speaking world can take advantage of this transcendental knowledge.
and for thousands of years they have created thousands of literary works for the information of people in general. Unfortunately, none of them have brought peace and tranquility on earth, either among men or among nations. This is due to a spiritual vacuum in these literatures." Srimad-Bhagavatam was written 5,000 years ago by the great sage Vyasadeva, the author of the famed Bhagavad-gita, specifically to fill this vacuum with spiritual knowledge of the highest order. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has undertaken the great task of rendering Srimad-Bhagavatam into English, and therefore thoughtful men throughout the English-speaking world can take advantage of this transcendental knowledge.
His Divine Grace does not write with any professional motive in mind. Upon the order of his spiritual master, he has taken up this work as a matter of spiritual responsibility and has dedicated his life to spreading the message of Srimad-Bhagavatam. His Divine Grace says, "It is the great need of modern civilization. I am hopeful of its good reception by the thinkers and leaders of society."
Since the original publication of the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam in 1965, scholars and devotees have eagerly awaited the arrival of the Second Canto, Third Canto, etc. This volume, therefore, the first of two volumes which will comprise the Second Canto, continues His Divine Grace's celebrated translation and commentary.
ALL GLORY TO SRĪ GURU AND GAURAHGA
Srimad-Bhagavatam
of
Srimad-Bhagavatam
of
KRSNA-DVAIPAYANA VYASA
aham evasam evagre
nanyad yat sad-asat param
pascad aham yad etac ca