The Bhagavata Purana, also known as the Srimad Bhagavatam, Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana, or simply Bhagavata, is among Hinduism's eighteen great Puranas (Mahapuranas). Written in Sanskrit and traditionally attributed to Veda Vyasa, it advocates devotion (bhakti) towards Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. The text integrates elements from the monism philosophy of Adi Shankara, the qualified monism of Ramanujacharya, and the dualism of Madhvacharya. It is widely accessible in various Indian languages.
Covering a broad spectrum of subjects like cosmology, astronomy, genealogy, geography, legend, music, dance, yoga, and culture, the Bhagavata Purana narrates a tale where good triumphs over evil. Krishna, referred to as "Hari" and "Vāsudeva" in the text, reconciles with demons, defeats them creatively, and restores hope, justice, freedom, and happiness - a recurring theme in many legends. This Purana holds a central position in Vaishnavism, presenting a religious path (dharma) that rivals that of the Vedas. In this path, devotion ultimately leads to self-realization, liberation (moksha), and joy.
Srimad Bhgavatha in verse and meaning in Kannada language. Set of two books