Skandam 2 of the Srimad‑Bhagavatam, part of the ancient Sanskrit corpus attributed to Vyasa, unfolds the cosmic manifestation. Through dialogues—chiefly Brahmā’s search for origins and exchanges among sages and kings—it narrates creation, genealogies, and the laws that govern worlds and beings. Key themes are cosmology, dharma and social duty, the operation of karma, and the superior path of spiritual knowledge and bhakti over mere ritualism. Rich in mythic imagery yet philosophically subtle, it frames the universe as a living, purposeful whole. Today Skandam 2 remains relevant as a source of ethical guidance, ecological and social perspective, and an invitation to inward devotion and universal unity amid modern complexity.