Celestial Dynasties (Srimad Bhaagavatam Canto Nine)

‘Celestial Dynasties’ refers to those of the sun and moon gods, in which both Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively appeared. The ninth canto traces both lines up to their appearances, giving details of their significant ancestors such as King Ambarisha, who...

Enchanting Pastimes (Srimad Bhagavatam Canto Eight)

In this canto we hear the fascinating tale of Gajendra, king of elephants in the celestial realm, who was a saintly king in his previous life. Assailed by a mighty crocodile, he recalls his former devotion to Krishna and invokes his presence with heartfelt prayers....

The Science of God (Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7)

In this canto we first meet Prahlad, a prince in the race of Asuras, fierce enemies of the gods. An exalted saint, he excites the ire of his demonic father Hiranyakshipu by his devotion to Krishna. The demon tries in every way possible to kill his son until at last he...

Brilliant as the Sun Canto 6: Divine Protection

In this volume, we see how Krishna saves his devotee from degradation. Beginning with the famous story of Ajamila, the brahmin who fell from an exalted position to become a ruthless robber and cheat, only to be miraculously redeemed at the very moment of death. Then...

The Universal Order: Canto 5 of Brilliant as the Sun

In this fifth canto we learn of God’s greatness, how his supreme will keeps everything in perfect order. We first meet the powerful King Priyavrata, who rose to the heavens like a second sun to dissipate the darkness of night and create the divisions of Bhumandala....

Big revision of Sages of Naimisharanya

We recently did a big revision of Sages of Naimisharanya, chapter 2. If you bought that book on Kindle you can update to the new version free of cost. If you have a soft back version of the new book you can get access to the revised chapter on the improving our Sadhu...

Two Avatars (Brilliant as the Sun volume 4)

In this fourth volume we hear about the appearance of Vishnu’s stupendous boar incarnation, Lord Varaha, who rescues the earth from the demon Hiranyaksha. We also meet the great sage Kardama, who marries Devahuti, daughter of the earth’s emperor, Manu. She gives birth...

Vidura’s pilgrimage (Brilliant as the Sun volume 3)

A vivid dramatization of the great Sanskrit classic Srimad Bhagavatam, “The beautiful story of the Supreme Person”. In this third canto we travel with the saint Vidura as he meets first with Uddhava, Krishna’s secretary and close confidante, and then with the great...