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Brilliant as the Sun: A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam
- Canto Two: Mysteries of Creation
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy
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Summary
In this second canto of Srimad Bhagavatam, we hear the great sage Shukadeva Goswami answering the questions of King Parikit, who has been cursed to die in seven days. After briefly delineating man’s highest duty and the best way to conquer suffering and death, Shukadeva explains the path of mystic yoga and meditation.
We are then introduced to Lord Brahma, greatest of the gods and engineer of the universe. Questioned by his son, Narada, another powerful mystic, he describes the process of creation. We hear how the all-powerful Supreme Person manifests the elements from his spiritual body, enters into them as an expansion of himself, and produces the template for creation that Brahma then effects.
Mysteries of Creation presents this profound and illuminating knowledge in a simplified and dramatic style, making it accessible to all. It offers answers to the often vexing questions of why the universe exists, how we came to be within it, why God lets us suffer, and how we can achieve our fullest potential by awakening our eternal nature as parts of the all-blissful Supreme.
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- Upen
- 06-02-22
Very informative account of Bhagvat's 2nd canto
Enjoyed listening to this account of Bhagvat's second chapter. Clearly explaining the account of Shukdev and Parkshits conversation. 🙏
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- Anonymous User
- 25-03-20
Fantastic!
Enthralling and enlivening. I recommend it for all true seekers. A journey not to be missed.
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- Krishna Dharma
- 01-02-20
An easy way to remain absorbed in Bhagavatam
This narration brought the Bhagavatam to life for me. I can listen to this again and again.
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- Mrs A Higgins
- 08-09-19
enlightening and wonderful
A deeply insightful explanation of creation. Lord Krishna is the ultimate Godhead is beautifully elocuted here.
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- Devasrs
- 31-07-19
Genius
I'm looking forward to listening again to this inciteful, entertaining devotional thought provoking rendering of the Srimad Bhágavatam, second canto.
The threads of thought and revelation are expertly made clear, as the listener is transported to the ancient forest of Naimisaranya, an observer to the unparalleled gathering of sages, discussing the meaning of life.
Thank you Krishna Dharma and Chintamani Dhama for this valuable jewel.
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- Christian Zagarskas
- 26-12-19
well done I hope they make more
overall I was extremely pleased with this reading I truly hope they finish every canto
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- surabhi
- 06-05-19
a much needed series of books
Having read Krishna Dharma's Ramayana and Mahabharata retellings, I expected this series to be more dramatic. But a great series of books nonetheless.
This series is good for anyone interested in the Srimad Bhagavatam. It introduces the great literature in a succinct manner. Being written in a story form, it gives us a nice visual of the events described in the SB. For an advanced learner, it is a great little book to have regular recaps of the SB.
The audio-book version is especially useful for me because I can listen to it while doing other activities or at bedtime. Each book is only about 4 hours long, so I can quickly go through it. I would be listening to these books over and over again to keep the SB fresh in my mind.
The reader has a nice soothing voice. The recording is fine. Overall, I'm happy with it. Looking forward to all the subsequent cantos.
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- Kisori
- 08-04-19
Wonderfully composed
Absolutely captivating and thought provoking book. Author is clearly competent in his research and has compiled the work in a clear and easy to follow manner. Already a fan of the previous book and can’t wait for more in this series. I feel it’s the real deal with no jargon involved and not some hokey pokey fantasy put together for profit; instead a rather impressive collection of facts and references used to assure its authenticity. Would recommend to all interested in finding out real truths!
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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-21
so good
love the details that are missing in other translations I have come across. <3
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