Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran with Illustrations (Sukh Sagar)

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This book Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran. Srimad Bhagwat Mahapuran is regarded as sa delicious fruit of Veda- Kalpa the period of four Yugas Y during which Vedas are supposed to be written. There is nothing abdicable in Srimad Bhagwat. The Bhagwatkar (the orator of Srimad Bhagwat) invites all the devotees in the world to relish this great scripture. Srimad Bhagwat is a contemporary of Vedas; there is a profuse mention of Karm (action), Upasana (worship) and Gyan (knowledge) in Vedas, but Bhakti (devotion) could not find a place in Vedas.

Srimad Bhagwat compensates for this drawback, for it has vivid and comprehensive description of Bhakti (devotion). No action, worship and knowledge can exist without devotion. Presentation style of Srimad Bhagwat is also remarkable; it's every page is flowing in the stream of devotion. All the forms and appearances of God have been described exhaustively. It is such a benevolent scripture that mere hearing of it even without getting it's meaning, is beneficial for the listener. If however one reflects on the meaning of the content, it would be a bonus. There are many examples in the past when even the most dreaded sinister received salvation by mere hearing of Srimad Bhagwat. Sinister Dhundhukari, who was in ghost form, is one such example. King Parikshit too, had a sight of his own soul by listening to Srimad Bhagwat. Such examples are getting scarcer now days. Even then the devotees who really relish Bhagwat get free from the fears of death.

The author is particularly grateful to Dr. P.K. Tripathi (M.A. Sanskrit) and Mr. Rajiv Tiwari of Shivam Publications whose crusade to keep our cultural roots strong has few parallels in this highly commercial world.

Created by Ved Vyas Srimad Bhagwat Mahapuran is an immortal heritage of the world's ancient literature. It is no less than ambrosia. Srimad Bhagwat is equally honoured by the learned ones, devotees, sages and the metaphysical researchers. Tales from the time of the beginning of creation to the Pralaya Kaal (The great deluge) have been skillfully interwoven in Srimad Bhagwat. Because of its unique, dialogue like presentation style, Srimad Bhagwat is an encyclopaedia in itself.

Word Bhagwat literally means God or akin to God. All the virtues of God, therefore and even those of His devotees are expressed by this seemingly simple word, Bhagwat which has been transformed into an immortal scripture by Krishna.

During the twilight of Dwapar Yuga, Maharshi Ved Vyas taught this scripture to his son Shukdev. Origin of Srimad Bhagwat is even older. In the tradition of Srimad Bhagwat, God Narayan himself narrated its content to Brahma. Brahma narrated it to Devarshi Narad who preached it to Badrayan Vyas. Vyas brought it into scriptural form and handed it to his son Shukdev. Shukdev, in his turn, preached Srimad Bhagwat to the king Parikshit and Sutji. King Parikshit died soon after hearing it, while Sutji narrated this scripture to the sages like Shaunak and others. in Naimisharanya during his thousand years stay there.

The greatest feature of Bhagwat is that it illustrates the mutual but eternal relationship of the Jivatma (microcosm) and Parmatma (the supreme sprit.) It also illustrates the selfless dedication of the devotees and unconditional love of God for His devotees. Thus it introduces one with oneself and hence leads him to salvation. The author has beautifully woven the plays of God into enticing tales with the help of the yarns of knowledge, devotion and action:

This story of God attracts the learned ones like Shiv, Sanak, Shuk etc. as much as it pleases the common people who are stricken with many kinds of evils. It is indeed a wealth for the lovers of Bhagwat, devotees and other religious people.