SRIM AD What the reviewers say about the Srimad-
Bhé, by His Divine G .C. Bhakti-
BHAGAVATAM MH

Srimad-Bhagavatam, an epic philosophical and “It has been my great pleasure recently to have
literary classic, holds a prominent position in read the Srimad-Bhagavatam in the superb edition
India’s voluminous written wisdom. The timeless authorized by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhu-
wisdom of India is expressed in the Vedas, ancient pada. lam sure this monumental work will go far to
Sanskrit texts that touch upon all fields of human bring the sublime message of the Bhagavatam to
knowledge. Originally preserved through oral tradi- numerous Westerners who otherwise would miss this
tion, the Vedas were first put into writing by Srila opportunity.”

Vyasadeva, the “‘literary incarnation of God.”” After Dr. Alex Wayman
compiling the Vedas, Srila Vyasadeva was inspired Professor of Sanskrit
by his spiritual master to present their profound Columbia University
essence in the form of Srimad-Bhaégavatam. Known ;
“the ripened fruit of the tree of Vedic literature,” “*Srimad-Bhagavatam is a valuable source ma-
Sebant Boealanan 4 is the most complete and au- terial for several categories of readers. With its ex-
| thoritative exposition of Vedic knowledge. haustive plan of providing the original Sanskrit text,

After writing the Bhagavatam, Vyasa taught it to its Roman transliteration, English synonyms,
his son, Sukadeva Gosvami, who later spoke the English translation and elaborate commentary by a
Bhagavatam to Maharaja Pariksit in an assembly of scholar and practitioner of philosophy, it cannot but
sages on the bank of the sacred Ganges River. Al- be attractive to serious students and scholars of
though Maharaja Pariksit was a great rdjarsi (saintly religion and philosophy. I recommend this series to
king) and the emperor of the world, when he anyone as an important and useful reference work.”
received notice of his death seven days in advance, he
renounced his entire kindgom and retired to the Professor C. P. Agrawal
bank of the Ganges to seek spiritual enlightenment. Chairman r
The questions of King Pariksit and Sukadeva Department of Humanities
Gosvami’s illuminating answers, concerning every- University of Michigan
thing from the nature of the self to the origin of the
universe, are the basis of Srimad-Bhégavatam. “The Bhaktivedanta Book _Trust editions of

This edition of Bhagavatam is the only complete famous religious classics of India with new transla-
English translation with an elaborate and scholarly tions and commentaries are an important addition to
commentary, and it is the first edition widely avail- our expanding knowledge of spiritual India. The new
able to the English-reading public. This work is the edition of the Srimad-Bhégavatam is particularly
product of the scholarly and devotional effort of His welcome.”
Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhu- Dr. John L. Mish
pada, the world’s most distinguished teacher of Chief, Oriental Division
Indian religious and philosophical thought. His New York Public Library
Sanskrit scholarship and intimate familiarity with
Vedic culture combine to reveal to the West a mag- cee. ¥ ¥ NPS % #3 rx %, ”
nificent exposition of this important classic. é

With its comprehensive system of providing the wy “ “ Ce.

original Sanskrit text, Roman transliteration, precise
word-for-word equivalents, a lucid English transla-
tion and a comprehensive commentary, it will appeal
to scholars, students and laymen alike. The entire
multivolume text, presented by the Bhaktivedanta
Book Trust, promises to occupy a significant place in
the intellectual, cultural and spiritual life of modern
man for a long time to come.
