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Bhagavatam Wisdom Series
The Bhagavatam on Marriage: Duty, Love and Spiritual PartnershipRead moreWhat does the Bhagavatam say about marriage? Through the stories of Kardama and Devahuti, Rukmini's secret letter and King Yayati, this article shows how duty, love and a shared spiritual aim hold a household together.
What Is Prema? The Bhagavatam's Highest Stage of Love for GodRead morePrema is love for God with no "because" attached. Learn how the Bhagavatam describes it, the nine steps from faith to full love, why the gopis are its highest example, and why the tradition ranks it above liberation.
Is Shiva Parvati Kalyana Mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatam? What the Scripture Really SaysRead moreLooking for Shiva and Parvati's wedding in the Srimad Bhagavatam? Find out what the scripture actually describes, from Sati's story in Canto 4 to Parvati's appearances in later cantos, and where the full kalyana is told.
How Many Modes of Devotion Are Mentioned in Bhagavatam?Read moreA young boy named Prahlada listed nine ways to serve God, and the Bhagavatam keeps them as its answer. Learn what the nine processes of devotion are, who practised each, and which one a beginner can start with today.
What Is Bhagavatam and Why Has It Been Read for 5,000 Years?Read moreA dying king asked one question, and the answer became the Bhagavatam. Learn what this Sanskrit scripture contains, who wrote it, how old it really is, and how a beginner can start reading it.
Is Radha Older Than Krishna? What the Tradition Actually SaysRead moreAn in-depth look at whether Radha is older than Krishna — covering Braj folk tradition, the Garga Samhita and Brahma Vaivarta Purana origin stories, and the Gaudiya theological view of Radha Krishna as co-eternal.
Why Nrisimhadeva Appeared Neither Day Nor NightRead moreExplore why Nrisimhadeva appeared neither day nor night and how His unique form fulfilled the conditions of Hiranyakashipu's boon while protecting Prahlada in the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Hiranyaksha's Challenge: The Demon Who Fought VarahaRead moreExplore the powerful story of Hiranyaksha's challenge to Varaha in the Srimad Bhagavatam and discover how pride, ambition, divine power, and spiritual purpose shape this unforgettable cosmic battle.
Varaha Avatar: Lifting the Earth From Cosmic WatersRead moreExplore the powerful story of Varaha Avatar, Lord Vishnu’s divine boar incarnation, and discover how He lifted the Earth from cosmic waters, defeated Hiranyaksha, and restored balance.
The Churning of the Ocean: Devas, Demons and AmritaRead moreExplore the epic Churning of the Ocean, where devas and demons unite to seek amrita. Discover the story of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Mohini, and the deeper spiritual lessons found in the Srimad Bhagavatam.