First book of the Srimad Bhagavata
The Srimad Bhagavata is one of the main books of Hindu philosophy. The Bhagavata is a devotional account of the Supreme Being and His incarnations. Book 1 of the Srimad Bhagavata discusses the origin of the Bhagavata, and introduces the reader to the glories of Krishna as the Supreme Lord. This book consists of 19 chapters. The Bhagavata is authored by Veda Vyasa and the source material for this summary is the translation presented by Swami Tapasyananda.[1] Additional material and analysis is included.[2][3][4]
Chapter 19
- Parikshit is deeply repentant for this mistake.
- Parikshit does not mind if the curse destroys everything of his, but wants his sin to be erased and his mind never to turn against Holy Men again.
- Parikshit sees the curse as a good thing, as it will force him renounce.
- Parikshit leaves the kingdom to his son and goes to the banks of the river Ganga.
- A large number of great sages assemble and Parikshit praises them.
- The sages bless Parikshit.
- Parikshit asks the sages what he (one who knows that he is about to die in 7 days) should do.
- Sri Suka, the son of Vyasa arrives.
- Suka Rishi is an Avadhuta (one who travels with no attachment to the body, fully absorbed in the Atman).
- Suka Rishi's body is very handsome and in perfect condition even though he does not care for it.
- Parikshit is very happy that Suka Rishi, a very great sage, has come.
- Parikshit asks Suka Rishi what he (one who knows that he is about to die) should do.
For the continuation of the Bhagavata, see Srimad Bhagavata Book 2.