Skandam 8, the eighth canto of the ancient Srimad‑Bhagavatam—an epic Sanskrit Purāṇa traditionally attributed to sage Vyāsa—weaves royal history, sacred genealogies and instructive episodes into a tapestry of devotion. It records kings, sages and their dilemmas to illuminate dharma, destiny and the limits of temporal power, showing how true sovereignty bows to the eternal. Key themes are the transience of worldly rule, the potency of bhakti (devotional love), and the interplay of karma and divine grace. Historically central to India’s Bhakti renaissance and richly commented by medieval and modern teachers, Skandam 8 still speaks to leaders and seekers today, offering ethical guidance, spiritual solace and a vision of life directed toward the Absolute.