
Brilliant as the Sun: A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam
Canto Two: Mysteries of Creation
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In this second canto of Srimad Bhagavatam, we hear the great sage Shukadeva Goswami answering the questions of King Parikit, who has been cursed to die in seven days. After briefly delineating man’s highest duty and the best way to conquer suffering and death, Shukadeva explains the path of mystic yoga and meditation.
We are then introduced to Lord Brahma, greatest of the gods and engineer of the universe. Questioned by his son, Narada, another powerful mystic, he describes the process of creation. We hear how the all-powerful Supreme Person manifests the elements from his spiritual body, enters into them as an expansion of himself, and produces the template for creation that Brahma then effects.
Mysteries of Creation presents this profound and illuminating knowledge in a simplified and dramatic style, making it accessible to all. It offers answers to the often vexing questions of why the universe exists, how we came to be within it, why God lets us suffer, and how we can achieve our fullest potential by awakening our eternal nature as parts of the all-blissful Supreme.
Those interested in cosmology and astronomy will find this book fascinating, presenting as it does the intricate scientific descriptions of universal origins, as understood by the enlightened sages of ancient India. Most of all though, anyone desiring to solve the real problems of life - described in Srimad Bhagavatam as birth, old age, disease, and death - will surely find this work an invaluable resource.
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By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time
- By: Krishna Dharma
- Narrated by: Sarvabhavana Das
- Length: 45 hrs and 35 mins
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Said to be the world's longest poem, Mahabharata was originally composed in 100,000 Sanskrit verses by the ancient Indian sage Vyasa. Revered as a sacred text within Hinduism, it contains the great spiritual teaching Bhagavad-gita. Krishna Dharma has condensed the epic into a fast paced novel that fully retains the majestic mood of the original. A powerful and moving tale, it recounts the history of the five heroic Pandava brothers, sons of the Emperor Pandu.
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Narrator's constant mispronunciations ruined it...
- By GrayDharma on 11-23-15
By: Krishna Dharma
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Brilliant as the Sun
- A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto Seven: The Science of God
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
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In this canto, we first meet Prahlad, a prince in the race of Asuras, fierce enemies of the gods. An exalted saint, he excites the ire of his demonic father Hiranyakshipu by his devotion to Krishna. The demon tries in every way possible to kill his son until at last, he is confronted by Krishna’s half-man, half-lion incarnation, Nrshinghadeva. After this is a conversation between the celestial sage Narada and King Yudhisthira, in which Narada describes in detail the ancient Vedic system of organizing society known as varnashrama dharma.
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Prahlad devotion & Nrsimhadeva care
- By Nityananda Chandra Das on 06-05-24
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Brilliant as the Sun
- A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto Eight: Enchanting Pastimes
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 5 hrs
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In this canto, we hear the fascinating tale of Gajendra, king of elephants in the celestial realm, who was a saintly king in his previous life. Assailed by a mighty crocodile, he recalls his former devotion to Krishna and invokes his presence with heartfelt prayers.
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Canto 8 Delivers as Promised
- By ElizOF on 09-27-23
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Brilliant as the Sun
- A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto Nine: Celestial Dynasties
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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Celestial Dynasties refers to those of the sun and moon gods, in which both Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively appeared. The ninth canto traces both lines up to their appearances, giving details of their significant ancestors.
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Srimad Bhagavatam Ki Jai 🙌
- By Anonymous User on 10-05-23
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Two Avatars
- Brilliant as the Sun: A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto 3, Part 2
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
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The series Brilliant as the Sun aims to make this sublime work accessible to any listener by presenting it in the style of a modern novel. Adhering closely to the original text, it brings out the deep meaning of Srimad Bhagavatam and helps the listener easily follow its flow. In this fourth volume, we hear about the appearance of Vishnu’s stupendous boar incarnation, Lord Varaha, who rescues the earth from the demon Hiranyaksha. We also meet the great sage Kardama, who marries Devahuti, daughter of the earth’s emperor Manu.
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potentially beautiful text sullied by ignorance
- By Arjun Cole on 10-10-21
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Brilliant as the Sun: A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam
- Canto Five: The Universal Order
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
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Srimad Bhagavatam, "The Beautiful Science of God", is a systematic revelation of the Supreme. In this fifth canto we learn of God’s greatness, how his supreme will keeps everything in perfect order. We first meet the powerful King Priyavrata, who rose to the heavens like a second sun to dissipate the darkness of night and create the divisions of Bhumandala. Then comes his son Agnidhra, who weds the celestial beauty Purvachitti and begets on her nine sons, who each become a lord of one of the provinces of Jambudvipa, the great earthly island on which we reside.
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Insightful!
- By Amazon Customer on 11-24-21
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Brilliant as the Sun
- A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto Three Part One: Vidura's Pilgrimage
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
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A vivid dramatization of the great Sanskrit classic Srimad Bhagavatam, "The beautiful story of the Supreme Person". In this third canto we travel with the saint Vidura as he meets first with Uddhava, Krishna’s secretary and close confidante, and then with the great sage Maitreya. We hear fascinating details about Krishna’s divine pastimes, the cosmos, and the nature of time. Replete with powerful mystical teachings, this profound book will touch your heart and leave you feeling spiritually inspired and renewed.
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Brilliant Continuation of the Cantos
- By ElizOF on 05-05-23
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Brilliant as the Sun
- A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto 6: Divine Protection
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
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In this volume, we see how Krishna saves his devotee from degradation. Beginning with the famous story of Ajamila, the brahmin who fell from an exalted position to become a ruthless robber and cheat, only to be miraculously redeemed at the very moment of death. Then we hear how Indra, king of the gods, insulted his guru and as a result was overpowered by the demonic races, led by Vritra, a supernatural colossus who had been conjured for the god’s destruction.
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Another Great Canto & Epic Tale
- By ElizOF on 08-27-23
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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The Rig Veda
- By: Anonymous
- Narrated by: Sagar Arya
- Length: 41 hrs and 22 mins
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These 1028 poems, grouped as 10 ‘Circles’ (mandalas), have variously been called hymns, poems or songs by Sanskrit scholars. The Rik (so pronounced by the ancient Angirases clans, or Seer-Priest families) was an experiment with sound. The emphasis is always on sounding the words perfectly. The focus tends to be on the ideas rather than on the authors in Vedic literature, they are largely religious in nature, reflecting the world view and spiritual preoccupations of ancient India.
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Challenging Enunciation; Listen with Good Speakers
- By Hannah on 07-02-21
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What listeners say about Brilliant as the Sun: A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam
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- surabhi
- 05-06-19
a much needed series of books
Having read Krishna Dharma's Ramayana and Mahabharata retellings, I expected this series to be more dramatic. But a great series of books nonetheless.
This series is good for anyone interested in the Srimad Bhagavatam. It introduces the great literature in a succinct manner. Being written in a story form, it gives us a nice visual of the events described in the SB. For an advanced learner, it is a great little book to have regular recaps of the SB.
The audio-book version is especially useful for me because I can listen to it while doing other activities or at bedtime. Each book is only about 4 hours long, so I can quickly go through it. I would be listening to these books over and over again to keep the SB fresh in my mind.
The reader has a nice soothing voice. The recording is fine. Overall, I'm happy with it. Looking forward to all the subsequent cantos.
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- Christian Zagarskas
- 12-26-19
well done I hope they make more
overall I was extremely pleased with this reading I truly hope they finish every canto
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- ElizOF
- 04-25-23
Another Insightful &Timely Text in the Series
The Srimad Bhagavatam is a powerful and spiritual scriptural text that speaks to the human condition. It addresses our foils, foibles, and fantastic traits. I never tire of hearing the stories, so I'm continuing on to the next Canto in the series. The narrator has a great voice, and while some have accused him of mangling a few mispronounced names, the quality of the text is not harmed by it.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-21
so good
love the details that are missing in other translations I have come across. <3
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-24-23
Brilliant book
I really enjoyed listening to this book and learnt allot from it! It gave me a better comprehension of the srimad bhagavatam
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