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श्रीमद्भागवतम्

Srimad Bhagavatam

स्कंध ४

Skandam 4

The passage notes that excluding Lord Śiva from sacrifices invites destruction, a consequence triggered when Dakṣa’s insult caused Satī’s suicide and Śiva’s wrath. Brahmā warned that such exclusion is fatal and urged surrender to Śiva, who subsequently pardoned the demigods and restored Dakṣa. Survivors were led to Kailāsa, a jewel-rich abode featuring waterfalls, caves, and diverse flora and fauna where celestial damsels bathe. Dhruva’s severe austerity alarmed the demigods, prompting the Lord to intervene and grant him the polestar planet for thirty-six thousand years. Dhruva ruled justly, diminished reactions to pious and impious activities, and eventually relinquished his kingdom. He meditated in the forest, achieved liberation, and ascended to Viṣṇuloka. Hearing this narration clears material contamination and fulfills desires for wealth and reputation. King Pṛthu, born from Vena’s body, restored order by milking the Earth to provide grains through Svāyambhuva Manu. He leveled the globe, established settlements, and distributed resources. Pṛthu halted ninety-nine horse sacrifices after Brahmā forbade the hundredth to prevent irreligious systems. He forgave Indra, accepted divine guidance, and prioritized hearing the Lord’s glories over material benedictions. Pṛthu attained Kṛṣṇa consciousness through austerity and honored the Kumāras. Nārada taught King Prācīnabarhiṣat that true happiness transcends material duty, using King Purañjana’s life as an allegory for the soul’s entrapment.

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प्रथमोऽध्यायः

Chapter 1

66 verses

द्वितीयोऽध्यायः

Chapter 2

35 verses

तृतीयोऽध्यायः

Chapter 3

25 verses

चतुर्थोऽध्यायः

Chapter 4

34 verses

पञ्चमोऽध्यायः

Chapter 5

26 verses

षष्ठोऽध्यायः

Chapter 6

53 verses

सप्तमोऽध्यायः

Chapter 7

61 verses

अष्टमोऽध्यायः

Chapter 8

82 verses

नवमोऽध्यायः

Chapter 9

67 verses

दशमोऽध्यायः

Chapter 10

30 verses

एकादशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 11

35 verses

द्वादशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 12

52 verses

त्रयोदशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 13

49 verses

चतुर्दशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 14

46 verses

पञ्चदशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 15

26 verses

षोडशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 16

27 verses

सप्तदशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 17

36 verses

अष्टादशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 18

32 verses

एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 19

42 verses

विंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 20

38 verses

एकविंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 21

52 verses

द्वाविंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 22

63 verses

त्रयोविंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 23

39 verses

चतुर्विंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 24

79 verses

पञ्चविंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 25

62 verses

षड्विंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 26

26 verses

सप्तविंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 27

30 verses

अष्टाविंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 28

65 verses

एकोनत्रिंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 29

85 verses

त्रिंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 30

51 verses

एकत्रिंशोऽध्यायः

Chapter 31

31 verses