Skandam 4 of the Srimad‑Bhagavatam—the "Creation" canto—is an ancient portion of the Bhagavata Purana traditionally attributed to Vyasa and central to Vaiṣṇava thought. It describes cosmic origin and genealogies, the stirring tale of young Dhruva’s austere devotion, and the profound instructions of sage Kapila to his mother Devahuti. Kapila recasts sāṅkhya analysis of purusha and prakṛti into a devotional frame, teaching the nature of the self, matter, renunciation and liberation. Key themes are cosmic order, disciplined tapasya, guru‑disciple duty, and bhakti as the supreme path to freedom. Today Skandam 4 offers timeless spiritual psychology and ethical guidance—showing how knowledge allied with loving surrender steadies the heart amid life’s flux and points toward lasting freedom.