Skandam‑2 (Canto 2) of the Srimad‑Bhagavatam is an ancient Sanskrit canto traditionally ascribed to Vyāsa and crystallized over centuries in the Purāṇic tradition. As a poetic exposition of cosmic manifestation, it maps how the Supreme Being and prakṛti bring forth the material universe, outlines the nature of jīva and time, and frames social and spiritual duties within that cosmos. Key themes: creation, cosmic order, and the ground for devotional life. Today it remains vital to Vaiṣṇava theology, ritual practice, and the bhakti literary and artistic heritage.