Brilliant as the Sun: A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam

Canto Two: Mysteries of Creation

By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama Dasi

Narrated by: Krishna Dharma

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.

Those interested in cosmology and astronomy will find this book fascinating, presenting as it does the intricate scientific descriptions of universal origins, as understood by the enlightened sages of ancient India. Most of all though, anyone desiring to solve the real problems of life - described in Srimad Bhagavatam as birth, old age, disease, and death - will surely find this work an invaluable resource.

©2017 Kenneth Anderson (P)2018 Kenneth Anderson

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.

well done I hope they make more

overall I was extremely pleased with this reading I truly hope they finish every canto

Another Insightful &Timely Text in the Series

The Srimad Bhagavatam is a powerful and spiritual scriptural text that speaks to the human condition. It addresses our foils, foibles, and fantastic traits. I never tire of hearing the stories, so I'm continuing on to the next Canto in the series. The narrator has a great voice, and while some have accused him of mangling a few mispronounced names, the quality of the text is not harmed by it.

so good

love the details that are missing in other translations I have come across. <3

Brilliant book

I really enjoyed listening to this book and learnt allot from it! It gave me a better comprehension of the srimad bhagavatam