Table of Contents

Preface ix
Introduction xiii
Summary of the Tenth Canto l
CHAPTER ONE
The Advent of Lord Krsna: Introduction _—13
Chapter Summary 13
The Supreme Abode of the Personality of Godhead 17
Curing the Disease of Repeated Birth and Death 21
Shelter at the Lotus Feet of Lord Krsna 27
God Is Never Formless 32
Krsna-kathé Compulsory for Government Leaders 38
Krsna Is Not an Ordinary, Historical Person 45
How the Supreme Lord’s Energies Function 51
Age-old Vedic Marriage Customs 57
The Living Entity Constantly Changes Bodies 64
The Next Body Develops According to One’s State of Mind 67
Why the Living Entity Identifies With His Body 74
The Vedic Culture Aims at Avoiding Death 80
Vasudeva Promises Karnsa His Newborn Sons 85
Devotees Summoned to Participate in the Lord’s Pastimes 93
Karnsa Kills Vasudeva’s Children 97
CHAPTER TWO
Prayers by the Demigods for Lord Krsna
in the Womb 117
