About the Book: Bhagavata Purana 3
A seamless blend of fable and philosophy, the Bhagavata Purana is perhaps the
most revered text in the Vaishnava tradition. It brings to life the legends of
gods, asuras, sages and kings-all the while articulating the crucial ethical and
philosophical tenets that underpin Hindu spiritualism. The narrative unfolds
through a series of conversations and interconnected stories. We are told how
the sage Vyasa was inspired by Narada to compose the Bhagavata Purana as a means
to illumine the path to a spiritual life. We learn of the devotion of Prahlada,
the austerity of Dhruva, and the blinding conceit of Daksha. Also