When the mind and the senses are constantly engaged in listening to Bhagavatham, engaged in enjoying the Divine Leelas, then automatically the worldly sensory pleasures will have no hold or pull on us. Om Namo Bhagavathe Sri Vasudevaaya

Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaaya Rukmini Devi being the Jiva who does not want to be tied to worldly attachments, in the personification of Sishupala, being saved by The Lord Himself. Jarasandha's death at the hands of Bhima - The Consciousness's attachment to the body. These inner meanings have been very nicely touched upon. It helps bring the attention of the mind back to the Supreme Consciousness. 🙏🏼.

This is the first time that I am hearing of the story of Kartikeya incarnated as Sambar, son of Krishna and Jambavati. 🙏🏼.

Thankyou. Listening to this episode, the term 'Blind Attachment' is so aptly described as being the reason for all the calamities, giving rise to this maha kavyam. But more essentially, how a parent can bring the downfall on to his whole clan and himself, by forgetting his responsibility of Parental duties.

I must say that you have developed a unique style of story telling which is based on the calm rendition of events, irrespective of their nature. It keeps the listener glued to the narrative until the end. In other words, even as Bhagavatam is unfolding in your narration, it is impacting both the listener and the narrator. Stay blessed!

The optical illusion of concentric circles spreading outwards from a point in the middle makes one feel that the innermost circle is at the bottom as well as at the top. When it is at the bottom, it is within and when it is at the top it is outside. Such is the nature of Maya. You have beautifully explained the distinction between mahamaya and yogamaya . Very enlightening!

thank you Suresh!

Thankyou. The Chatushsloki very nicely explained. The play of. 'I' and 'Mine' being the play Mahamaya, which is again His Leela. Yet, the salvation from this, is the simple beautiful act of listening to Bhagavatham,, understanding His YogaMaya.

And the Beautiful Mind given as a special aspect to the human beings - purpose being to undersatnd Him, to knwo Him. . Dhanyasmi. 🙏🏼

Thank you Once again. . The question put forth by Parikshit, about creation is such a significant one. This has given us the opportunity to understand the nature of Vasudeva. . The Dancer and the dance are one and the same , yet seperate. Created By The Creator and dissolved in Him. 🙏🏼

The Allegorical meaning behind the churning of the Ocean of Milk, being the Hurdles one faces in 'Meditation' , being the churning of the good and bad thoughts in oneself is a great insight into the Mind's ways, which are actually seated on the Tortoise represented by the Supreme Consciousness. Thankyou. . 🙏🏼

Yes. It is very beautiful. Very interesting to know about the avatars of Dattatreya and Rishabha.

Chatushloki very nicely explained. Thanks.

Always beautiful and blissful

thank you !

Thankyou Suresh. In an earlier chapter, it was mentioned about the scriptures having a lot of words, if I am not mistaken, and it is not necessary to know the meaning of wach and everything. Knowing Vasudeva with love and bhakthi alone is enough. Here again, you have quoted Krishna telling Arjuna the very same, in the Bhagavad Gita. It is the Supreme's love for us, that the ignorant and the jnani are the same. And one can reach him easily through love and devotion, easily than logical pursuits, where there is a chance of being caught in it's trap. . !

It’s so blissful to listen to you explaining Bhagavatam particularly for those like me who don’t have your in-depth capability to understand it in Sanskrit. The wisdom contained here is sovereign truth itself. It’s indeed our good fortune to have been born in Bharat which has produced such emancipatory wisdom.

The description of how Maya is part of The Supreme Being causing the rise of 'I' and 'Mine' was explained nicely. Sri Ramana says give up 'I' and 'Mine' and in one stroke you give up everything and can attain Self Realization. The parallel in Bhakti Marg is striking. If by intense devotion one understands that Everything is Him, then automatically 'I' and 'Mine' will dissolve and one can understand the statement that Bhakti and Gnana ultimately leads to the same goal. Sarvam Vasudeva Mayam!

Thank you Suresh! Beautifully explained. I am grateful to listen to this.

You have beautifully explained the relationship between the Creation and the Creator and debunked illogical beliefs surrounding the two. Equally important point you make is about the unity of Existence: not only is God one but God and His Creation are also one. Nothing IS that is not It. Beautiful

At first glance it did not seem like an important verse. But after your explanation one can understand the deep wisdom packed in that one line!

Thankyou for your condensation of this stupendously Large Beautiful Harikatha, into simple precise narration. 🙏🏼

The Virata Rupa, with it's fearsome form, described here and as well as in Bhagavatgita, making us FEAR and then turning this into Love for Bhagavan. . I think this FEAR, arises from the fact of the Impermanence or the Maya and the attachment of the Ego, especially to all objects impermanent, foremost the body and the senses. And then when this veil drops, Love springs forth.

Beautiful exposition of the need for complete surrender to the Divine. It is indeed enlightening to see how our ancient scriptures have a way out for all kinds of people to discover the truth of their being: if yoga relies on withdrawal of senses Bhakti engages the senses in a way that has the same desired outcome as yoga has. This is indeed the beauty of Sanatan Dharma. It is not strait jacketed.

Beautiful explanation of the idols installed in the temples. Wonderfully integral view of the divine that defies the systemic thinking of the rational mind.

Beautiful. This chapter is truly philosophical steering attention away from the phenomenal to the eternal. Speaking of Aum as the representation of the Brahman, Japji Saheb begins with the phrase, “ Ik Aumkar Sat Naam…”, emphasising the fact that the only true name of the Lord of this Creation is Aumkar, suggesting that all other names are given by man and hence various differing from one culture to another. Analogies as you rightly mention are useful for communicative purpose and should not be stretched beyond that point. Elegantly produced

Congratulations for completing all the chapters of the first Canto of Bhagavatam. It has been a blissful experience to traverse this journey with you, especially with your illuminating interpretation of the various episodes.

I find this chapter by far the most significant as it deals with the explication of a number of issues related to individual and social conduct as per Dharma. I must congratulate you for explaining the finer points in this chapter so meticulously in a lucid language.

And The narration of Mother Earth about all those divine qualities in Krishna, which were innate in all humans, absent now. 😟. Yet again, one CAN attain or cultivate those qualities by going to the root from where they arise. . That is simple PURE AWARENESS. 🙏🏼

Thankyou For many years always wondered when it was spoken of - In Kaliyuga, ' 'Dharma' is like a crippled Bull with only one good leg. Your narration today cleared this for me. . The 4 legs of Dharma - * Tapas/ Austerity * Shaucha/ Cleanliness * Daya/Compassion * Sathya/ Truth. And we are seeing exactly that happening all around us, today!

The story of Kali is highly evocative of the manner in which people in Kali Yuga have abjured Dharma and exploited Mother Earth out of their insatiable greed.

The representation of Dharma as the Bull, Rishabha, is illuminating, particularly the description of each of his four legs. Truly, when Dharma suffers a decline, it manifests in disorder, a glaring instance of which is the ecological disorder brought about by the greed of man. It is interesting to see how Bhagavatam anticipates the present lot of man.

Wonderful narration of this celestial story and an equally enlightening explanation of the forms Bhakti can take.

Thankyou. For this beautiful narration of the Lord's Leelas and Mayas, as remembered sweetly by Arjuna, of the Lord as a good friend.

The story of Maya, as recalled by Arjuna, shows how it is very essential to one's own good to bridle one's skills and talents, veering them away from merely, senselessly and mindlessly gratifying one's senses, but using them for good causes and deeds alone. Especially being conscious of the Divine.

Beautiful insights! Thanks a lot

🙏🙏, much gratitude for the daily ‘dose’ of Bhagavatam narrated so beautifully. Thank you also for drawing our attention to the parallels between the Supreme Being as Krishna being the Source of mind & ego, his son & grandson in manifestation, and for highlighting sadhana as being the surrender of ego-mind back into the Source it emerged from! 🙏🪷🪷🙏

It’s interesting to see the same kind of changes occurring these days, clearly foreshadowing the occurrence of events to come and signalling the yoga change. It’s nice of you to draw attention to that. Time people woke up to it before it’s too late for them

It is indeed blissful to listen to the discourses of Vidura and Narada on life and its ultimate purpose. Thanks a lot for keeping up with the narration.

If one can remind oneself constantly - Ishwara Vasham Jagath, All the time being aware that one is just like an Ox who is controlled by the rope of one's duties and responsibilities which is in the hands of Supreme. . And with that sense of detachment and surrender, go on to fulfill them, then Less sadness and unhappiness. 🙏🏼

🙏🏼 A very beautiful and important chapter. Some of the most profound teachings by Vidura and Narada. These teachings are applicable more importantly, to practice in today's circumstances.

So well interpreted and so profound. It is always a pleasure to listen to you. :) Soo grateful as always Sharmila. 🙏

Beautifully explained and timely too. It’s time we moved away from exclusive perspectives to all inclusive experiences of truth. Besides, howsoever appealing impersonal truth may be intellectually we need to realise that this too is a mentalised version of truth. We need to remember that Truth defies all mentalised versions and forms. It is always one step ahead of what the highest flight of the mind can perceive. Mystic experiences attest to the validity of your interpretation. Even Baba Nanak says, “Kar kar vekhey sirjanhaar/ Nanak sachey ki saachi kar”. A free translation of this Supreme Vani would read as: The Supreme Creator looks on as He creates ever new forms/ Says Nanak if the Good Lord is True then how can his creation not be so.

Again, beautifully explained. thank you so much!

Illusion is of the mind. Junk the mind and you are there.

High Maturity. Very genuine. Blessed messages!

This is a very beautiful narration of this important chapter. Especially learning about the qualities of Shri Parikshit. Those qualities that , we can try to emulate. The most important being 'Fearlessness' - the valour of a Lion.

Great to see you press on with the narrative of Bhagavatam. Your description of Krishna’s reception at Dwarka is pleasantly graphic and one has the feeling of watching the story unfold in a cinematic way. Getting addicted to your re telling of the story of Bhagavatam. Stay blessed

🙏🙏, thank you so much for the wonderfully evocative narration of Sri Krishna’s leaving for Dwaraka. It brings the whole scene alive & vivid for us. We can almost ‘see’ it happening in our mind’s eye. Much gratitude for sharing this beautiful narration of Bhagavatam! 🙏🪷🙏

Love the way you intone the Sanskrit verses and then switch to an explication in English in a voice full of devotion for the Lord.