Bhagavata Purana
Chapters
335
Verses
~18,000
Summary
The Srimad Bhagavatam is the most popular Purana, focusing on the development of deep devotion (Bhakti) to Lord Vishnu, particularly in his avatar as Krishna.
Key Teachings
The Navadha Bhakti (Nine forms of devotion)
The stories of the major avatars
Detailed biography of Lord Krishna
The concept of Saranagata (Complete surrender)
Civilizational Lore
"Sage Vyasa composed this text to find peace of mind, as advised by Narada, by focusing solely on the glories of the Divine."
Digitization sponsored by Bharat Heritage Trust