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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Canto 10 · 90 chapters · 3936 verses · 35 stories

The Summum Bonum

Canto Ten describes the appearance and pastimes of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, from His childhood in Vraja to His life in Mathurā and Dvārakā. It celebrates His loving exchanges with His devotees, His protection of the surrendered, and His defeat of demoniac rulers. Through these pastimes and prayers, the canto presents loving devotional service to Kṛṣṇa as the goal of life.

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From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

What this canto speaks about · the ten subjects

Īśānukathā 2569Poṣaṇa 416Ūti 327Āśraya 213Mukti 192Manvantara 139Visarga 35Nirodha 31Sthāna 11Sarga 3
Emotional arc of this cantoIntimacy and divine love · Reverence reveals its heart in love of KṛṣṇaSee the whole arcTerror → Wonder and reliefWorry and play → Parental tendernessPeril and pride → Friendship and humilityAttraction and threat → Joy and trustSeparation → Transcendental intimacyAttachment → Impending lossAnxiety and conflict → Liberation and joyHeartache → Unbroken remembranceYearning and danger → Marriage and reciprocityConflict and affection → Devotional wonderWar and pride → Justice and protectionHumility and separation → Friendship and reunionAwe → Reverent fulfillment
  1. 1Chapter 1The Advent of Lord Kṛṣṇa: IntroductionParīkṣit asks about Kṛṣṇa; fearing a prophecy, Kaṁsa begins killing Devakī’s sons.Mostly Īśānukathā ·69 verses · Kṛṣṇa’s appearance
  2. 2Chapter 2Prayers by the Demigods for Lord Kṛṣṇa in the WombBaladeva is transferred to Rohiṇī’s womb, and the demigods pray to Kṛṣṇa within Devakī.Mostly Īśānukathā ·42 verses · Kṛṣṇa’s appearance
  3. 3Chapter 3The Birth of Lord KṛṣṇaKṛṣṇa appears in His four-armed form, becomes a child, and is taken to Gokula.Mostly Īśānukathā ·53 verses · Kṛṣṇa’s appearance
  4. 4Chapter 4The Atrocities of King KaṁsaYoga-māyā escapes Kaṁsa, who briefly repents before accepting his demoniac advisers’ counsel.Mostly Ūti ·46 verses · Kṛṣṇa’s appearance
  5. 5Chapter 5The Meeting of Nanda Mahārāja and VasudevaNanda celebrates Kṛṣṇa’s birth, meets Vasudeva in Mathurā, and receives a warning about Gokula.Mostly Īśānukathā ·32 verses · The infant Lord defeats Pūtanā and Tṛṇāvarta
  6. 6Chapter 6The Killing of the Demon PūtanāKṛṣṇa kills Pūtanā, and the gopīs lovingly perform protective rites for Him.Mostly Īśānukathā ·44 verses · The infant Lord defeats Pūtanā and Tṛṇāvarta
  7. 7Chapter 7The Killing of the Demon TṛṇāvartaInfant Kṛṣṇa breaks a cart, kills Tṛṇāvarta, and reveals the universe within His mouth.Mostly Īśānukathā ·37 verses · The infant Lord defeats Pūtanā and Tṛṇāvarta
  8. 8Chapter 8Lord Kṛṣṇa Shows the Universal Form Within His MouthGarga names Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma; Kṛṣṇa again shows the universal form to Yaśodā.Mostly Īśānukathā ·52 verses · Yaśodā sees the universe
  9. 9Chapter 9Mother Yaśodā Binds Lord KṛṣṇaAfter Kṛṣṇa breaks a yogurt pot, mother Yaśodā binds Him with maternal love.Mostly Īśānukathā ·23 verses · Yaśodā’s ropes and the twin trees
  10. 10Chapter 10The Deliverance of the Yamala-arjuna TreesKṛṣṇa breaks the twin arjuna trees and delivers Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva from Nārada’s curse.Mostly Poṣaṇa ·43 verses · Yaśodā’s ropes and the twin trees
  11. 11Chapter 11The Childhood Pastimes of KṛṣṇaThe cowherd community moves to Vṛndāvana, where Kṛṣṇa kills Vatsāsura and Bakāsura.Mostly Īśānukathā ·59 verses · The move to Vṛndāvana and Aghāsura
  12. 12Chapter 12The Killing of the Demon AghāsuraDuring a forest outing, Kṛṣṇa kills Aghāsura, who has assumed a gigantic python’s form.Mostly Īśānukathā ·44 verses · The move to Vṛndāvana and Aghāsura
  13. 13Chapter 13The Stealing of the Boys and Calves by BrahmāBrahmā steals the boys and calves; Kṛṣṇa replaces them with His own expansions.Mostly Īśānukathā ·64 verses · Brahmā’s bewilderment and prayers
  14. 14Chapter 14 · disciples' completion beginsBrahmā’s Prayers to Lord KṛṣṇaBrahmā begs forgiveness, glorifies Kṛṣṇa, and praises the extraordinary fortune of Vṛndāvana’s residents.Mostly Īśānukathā ·61 verses · Brahmā’s bewilderment and prayers
  15. 15Chapter 15The Killing of Dhenuka, the Ass DemonKṛṣṇa and Balarāma tend cows, defeat Dhenuka, and save the cowherds from Kāliya’s poison.Mostly Īśānukathā ·52 verses · Kṛṣṇa shows mercy to Kāliya
  16. 16Chapter 16Kṛṣṇa Chastises the Serpent KāliyaKṛṣṇa subdues Kāliya, hears his wives’ prayers, and purifies the Yamunā.Mostly Īśānukathā ·67 verses · Kṛṣṇa shows mercy to Kāliya
  17. 17Chapter 17The History of KāliyaŚukadeva explains Kāliya’s history; Kṛṣṇa saves Vṛndāvana’s residents from a forest fire.Mostly Īśānukathā ·25 verses · Kṛṣṇa shows mercy to Kāliya
  18. 18Chapter 18Lord Balarāma Slays the Demon PralambaPralamba enters the cowherd boys’ games in disguise, but Balarāma kills him.Mostly Īśānukathā ·32 verses · Pralamba and the forest fire
  19. 19Chapter 19Swallowing the Forest FireKṛṣṇa swallows a forest fire and saves the cows and cowherd boys.Mostly Īśānukathā ·16 verses · Pralamba and the forest fire
  20. 20Chapter 20The Rainy Season and Autumn in VṛndāvanaVṛndāvana’s rainy season and autumn illustrate spiritual teachings through scenes of natural beauty.Mostly Īśānukathā ·49 verses · The gopīs’ flute songs and vow
  21. 21Chapter 21The Gopīs Glorify the Song of Kṛṣṇa’s FluteThe gopīs glorify Kṛṣṇa’s flute and describe its wonderful effect on Vṛndāvana’s creatures.Mostly Īśānukathā ·20 verses · The gopīs’ flute songs and vow
  22. 22Chapter 22Kṛṣṇa Steals the Garments of the Unmarried GopīsKṛṣṇa takes the unmarried gopīs’ garments and blesses their desire to have Him as their husband.Mostly Īśānukathā ·38 verses · The gopīs’ flute songs and vow
  23. 23Chapter 23The Brāhmaṇas’ Wives BlessedSacrificial brāhmaṇas refuse food, but their devoted wives eagerly bring offerings to Kṛṣṇa.Mostly Īśānukathā ·52 verses · The brāhmaṇas’ wives bring food
  24. 24Chapter 24Worshiping Govardhana HillKṛṣṇa redirects the sacrifice for Indra toward the cows, brāhmaṇas, and Govardhana Hill.Mostly Īśānukathā ·38 verses · Govardhana shelters Vraja
  25. 25Chapter 25Lord Kṛṣṇa Lifts Govardhana HillKṛṣṇa lifts Govardhana Hill for seven days, protecting Vraja from Indra’s devastating storm.Mostly Īśānukathā ·33 verses · Govardhana shelters Vraja
  26. 26Chapter 26Wonderful KṛṣṇaNanda answers the astonished cowherds by repeating Garga Muni’s descriptions of Kṛṣṇa’s greatness.Mostly Īśānukathā ·25 verses · Govardhana shelters Vraja
  27. 27Chapter 27Lord Indra and Mother Surabhi Offer PrayersIndra repents, and he and Surabhi honor Kṛṣṇa with prayers and a bathing ceremony.Mostly Īśānukathā ·28 verses · Govardhana shelters Vraja
  28. 28Chapter 28Kṛṣṇa Rescues Nanda Mahārāja from the Abode of VaruṇaKṛṣṇa rescues Nanda from Varuṇa and reveals the spiritual realm to the cowherd men.Mostly Īśānukathā ·17 verses · Nanda’s rescue from Varuṇa
  29. 29Chapter 29Kṛṣṇa and the Gopīs Meet for the Rāsa DanceKṛṣṇa calls the gopīs with His flute, speaks with them, and begins the rāsa dance.Mostly Īśānukathā ·48 verses · The gopīs’ search and the rāsa dance
  30. 30Chapter 30The Gopīs Search for KṛṣṇaAfter Kṛṣṇa disappears, the gopīs search the forest, imitate His pastimes, and examine His footprints.Mostly Īśānukathā ·44 verses · The gopīs’ search and the rāsa dance
  31. 31Chapter 31The Gopīs’ Songs of SeparationThe gopīs sing Kṛṣṇa’s glories and pray to see Him again.Mostly Īśānukathā ·19 verses · The gopīs’ search and the rāsa dance
  32. 32Chapter 32The ReunionKṛṣṇa returns, consoles the gopīs, and discusses the ways people reciprocate affection.Mostly Īśānukathā ·22 verses · The gopīs’ search and the rāsa dance
  33. 33Chapter 33The Rāsa DanceKṛṣṇa expands into many forms to enjoy the transcendental rāsa dance with the gopīs.Mostly Īśānukathā ·39 verses · The gopīs’ search and the rāsa dance
  34. 34Chapter 34Nanda Mahārāja Saved and Śaṅkhacūḍa SlainKṛṣṇa rescues Nanda from a serpent, delivers Sudarśana, and slays Śaṅkhacūḍa.Mostly Īśānukathā ·32 verses · Kṛṣṇa continues protecting Vraja
  35. 35Chapter 35The Gopīs Sing of Kṛṣṇa as He Wanders in the ForestDuring Kṛṣṇa’s daily absence, the gopīs sing of His forest pastimes and enchanting flute.Mostly Īśānukathā ·26 verses · Kṛṣṇa continues protecting Vraja
  36. 36Chapter 36The Slaying of Ariṣṭā, the Bull DemonKṛṣṇa kills Ariṣṭa; Nārada reveals His parentage to Kaṁsa, who plans further attacks.Mostly Īśānukathā ·40 verses · Kṛṣṇa continues protecting Vraja
  37. 37Chapter 37The Killing of the Demons Keśi and VyomaKṛṣṇa kills Keśī and Vyoma, while Nārada glorifies His future pastimes.Mostly Īśānukathā ·33 verses · Kṛṣṇa continues protecting Vraja
  38. 38Chapter 38Akrūra’s Arrival in VṛndāvanaAkrūra travels to Vṛndāvana absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa and receives the two Lords’ welcome.Mostly Īśānukathā ·43 verses · Akrūra’s journey and vision
  39. 39Chapter 39Akrūra’s VisionKṛṣṇa leaves for Mathurā amid the gopīs’ sorrow; Akrūra receives a vision in the Yamunā.Mostly Īśānukathā ·57 verses · Akrūra’s journey and vision
  40. 40Chapter 40The Prayers of AkrūraAkrūra glorifies the Supreme Lord as the cause of all causes and ultimate object of worship.Mostly Īśānukathā ·30 verses · Akrūra’s journey and vision
  41. 41Chapter 41Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma Enter MathurāKṛṣṇa enters Mathurā, kills a washerman, and blesses a weaver and the garland-maker Sudāmā.Mostly Īśānukathā ·52 verses · Mathurā and the fall of Kaṁsa
  42. 42Chapter 42The Breaking of the Sacrificial BowKṛṣṇa straightens Trivakrā’s body, breaks the sacrificial bow, and terrifies Kaṁsa.Mostly Īśānukathā ·38 verses · Mathurā and the fall of Kaṁsa
  43. 43Chapter 43Kṛṣṇa Kills the Elephant KuvalayāpīḍaKṛṣṇa kills Kuvalayāpīḍa and enters the wrestling arena with Balarāma.Mostly Īśānukathā ·40 verses · Mathurā and the fall of Kaṁsa
  44. 44Chapter 44The Killing of KaṁsaKṛṣṇa and Balarāma defeat the wrestlers; Kṛṣṇa kills Kaṁsa and reunites with His parents.Mostly Īśānukathā ·51 verses · Mathurā and the fall of Kaṁsa
  45. 45Chapter 45Kṛṣṇa Rescues His Teacher’s SonKṛṣṇa consoles His family, installs Ugrasena, studies under Sāndīpani, and retrieves His teacher’s son.Mostly Īśānukathā ·50 verses · Kṛṣṇa serves His parents and teacher
  46. 46Chapter 46Uddhava Visits VṛndāvanaUddhava visits Vraja with Kṛṣṇa’s message and hears Nanda’s loving recollections.Mostly Īśānukathā ·49 verses · Uddhava witnesses Vraja’s love
  47. 47Chapter 47The Song of the BeeUddhava consoles the gopīs, hears their songs of separation, and praises their unequaled devotion.Mostly Īśānukathā ·69 verses · Uddhava witnesses Vraja’s love
  48. 48Chapter 48Kṛṣṇa Pleases His DevoteesKṛṣṇa visits Trivakrā and Akrūra, then sends Akrūra to learn about the Pāṇḍavas.Mostly Īśānukathā ·36 verses · Akrūra’s mission to the Pāṇḍavas
  49. 49Chapter 49Akrūra’s Mission in HastināpuraAkrūra comforts Kuntī and advises Dhṛtarāṣṭra to treat the Pāṇḍavas fairly.Mostly Īśānukathā ·31 verses · Akrūra’s mission to the Pāṇḍavas
  50. 50Chapter 50Kṛṣṇa Establishes the City of DvārakāKṛṣṇa defeats Jarāsandha seventeen times and establishes the fortified city of Dvārakā.Mostly Īśānukathā ·57 verses · Dvārakā and Mucukunda’s prayer
  51. 51Chapter 51The Deliverance of MucukundaKṛṣṇa leads Kālayavana to Mucukunda, whose glance destroys him; Mucukunda asks for devotional service.Mostly Īśānukathā ·63 verses · Dvārakā and Mucukunda’s prayer
  52. 52Chapter 52Rukmiṇī’s Message to Lord KṛṣṇaKṛṣṇa and Balarāma evade Jarāsandha; Rukmiṇī sends Kṛṣṇa a message requesting marriage.Mostly Īśānukathā ·44 verses · Rukmiṇī chooses Kṛṣṇa
  53. 53Chapter 53Kṛṣṇa Kidnaps RukmiṇīKṛṣṇa travels to Vidarbha and carries Rukmiṇī away despite the assembled enemy kings.Mostly Īśānukathā ·57 verses · Rukmiṇī chooses Kṛṣṇa
  54. 54Chapter 54The Marriage of Kṛṣṇa and RukmiṇīThe Yādavas defeat the pursuing kings; Kṛṣṇa disfigures Rukmī and marries Rukmiṇī.Mostly Īśānukathā ·60 verses · Rukmiṇī chooses Kṛṣṇa
  55. 55Chapter 55The History of PradyumnaKidnapped in infancy, Pradyumna grows up, kills Śambara, and returns home with Māyāvatī.Mostly Īśānukathā ·40 verses · Pradyumna returns home
  56. 56Chapter 56The Syamantaka JewelKṛṣṇa recovers the Syamantaka jewel, clears false accusations, and marries Jāmbavān’s and Satrājit’s daughters.Mostly Īśānukathā ·45 verses · The Syamantaka jewel
  57. 57Chapter 57Satrājit Murdered, the Jewel ReturnedŚatadhanvā murders Satrājit; Kṛṣṇa kills him and has Akrūra return with the jewel.Mostly Īśānukathā ·42 verses · The Syamantaka jewel
  58. 58Chapter 58Kṛṣṇa Marries Five PrincessesKṛṣṇa visits the Pāṇḍavas in Indraprastha and marries five princesses.Mostly Īśānukathā ·58 verses
  59. 59Chapter 59The Killing of the Demon NarakaKṛṣṇa kills Narakāsura, marries the captive princesses, and brings the pārijāta tree from heaven.Mostly Īśānukathā ·45 verses · The captive princesses are freed
  60. 60Chapter 60Lord Kṛṣṇa Teases Queen Rukmiṇī.Kṛṣṇa teases Rukmiṇī, consoles her distress, and praises her unalloyed devotion.Mostly Īśānukathā ·59 verses
  61. 61Chapter 61Lord Balarāma Slays RukmīKṛṣṇa’s descendants are described, and Balarāma kills Rukmī during Aniruddha’s wedding festivities.Mostly Īśānukathā ·40 verses
  62. 62Chapter 62The Meeting of Ūṣā and AniruddhaCitralekhā brings Aniruddha to Ūṣā; Bāṇāsura discovers Him and a battle follows.Mostly Īśānukathā ·33 verses · Ūṣā, Aniruddha, and Bāṇāsura
  63. 63Chapter 63Lord Kṛṣṇa Fights with BāṇāsuraKṛṣṇa battles Bāṇāsura and Śiva, cuts off Bāṇa’s arms, and hears Śiva’s prayers.Mostly Īśānukathā ·53 verses · Ūṣā, Aniruddha, and Bāṇāsura
  64. 64Chapter 64The Deliverance of King NṛgaKṛṣṇa delivers King Nṛga and warns rulers against taking a brāhmaṇa’s property.Mostly Ūti ·44 verses · King Nṛga’s mistaken gift
  65. 65Chapter 65Lord Balarāma Visits VṛndāvanaBalarāma visits Vraja, hears the gopīs’ longing, and draws the Yamunā toward Him.Mostly Īśānukathā ·34 verses
  66. 66Chapter 66Pauṇḍraka, the False VāsudevaKṛṣṇa defeats the false Vāsudeva, Pauṇḍraka; His disc destroys Sudakṣiṇa’s attack and burns Kāśī.Mostly Īśānukathā ·43 verses
  67. 67Chapter 67Lord Balarāma Slays Dvivida GorillaBalarāma kills Dvivida, the destructive ape who insults Him and His companions.Mostly Īśānukathā ·28 verses
  68. 68Chapter 68The Marriage of SāmbaBalarāma drags Hastināpura to secure the release of Sāmba and Lakṣmaṇā.Mostly Īśānukathā ·54 verses · Balarāma frees Sāmba
  69. 69Chapter 69Nārada Muni Visits Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Palaces in DvārakāNārada visits Kṛṣṇa’s palaces and marvels at His simultaneous household activities.Mostly Īśānukathā ·45 verses · Nārada visits Kṛṣṇa’s palaces
  70. 70Chapter 70Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Daily ActivitiesKṛṣṇa performs His daily duties and hears appeals concerning imprisoned kings and Yudhiṣṭhira’s plans.Mostly Īśānukathā ·47 verses · Nārada visits Kṛṣṇa’s palaces
  71. 71Chapter 71The Lord Travels to IndraprasthaFollowing Uddhava’s advice, Kṛṣṇa travels to Indraprastha and receives the Pāṇḍavas’ joyful welcome.Mostly Īśānukathā ·45 verses · Jarāsandha’s defeat and the Rājasūya
  72. 72Chapter 72The Slaying of the Demon JarāsandhaKṛṣṇa supports Yudhiṣṭhira’s Rājasūya plans and arranges for Bhīma to kill Jarāsandha.Mostly Īśānukathā ·46 verses · Jarāsandha’s defeat and the Rājasūya
  73. 73Chapter 73Lord Kṛṣṇa Blesses the Liberated KingsKṛṣṇa frees Jarāsandha’s imprisoned kings, instructs them, and sends them home with royal gifts.Mostly Poṣaṇa ·35 verses · Jarāsandha’s defeat and the Rājasūya
  74. 74Chapter 74The Deliverance of Śiśupāla at the Rājasūya SacrificeKṛṣṇa receives first worship at the Rājasūya sacrifice and kills the blaspheming Śiśupāla.Mostly Īśānukathā ·54 verses · Jarāsandha’s defeat and the Rājasūya
  75. 75Chapter 75Duryodhana HumiliatedYudhiṣṭhira completes the Rājasūya festivities, while Duryodhana suffers humiliation in his palace.Mostly Īśānukathā ·40 verses · Jarāsandha’s defeat and the Rājasūya
  76. 76Chapter 76The Battle Between Śālva and the VṛṣṇisŚālva attacks Dvārakā with his flying city, and Pradyumna leads the Yādavas’ defense.Mostly Īśānukathā ·33 verses · Śālva’s attack on Dvārakā
  77. 77Chapter 77Lord Kṛṣṇa Slays the Demon ŚālvaKṛṣṇa returns to defend Dvārakā, defeats Śālva’s deception, and destroys him and his airship.Mostly Īśānukathā ·37 verses · Śālva’s attack on Dvārakā
  78. 78Chapter 78The Killing of Dantavakra, Vidūratha and RomaharṣaṇaKṛṣṇa kills Dantavakra and Vidūratha; Balarāma begins pilgrimage and kills Romaharṣaṇa.Mostly Īśānukathā ·40 verses · Śālva’s attack on Dvārakā
  79. 79Chapter 79Lord Balarāma Goes on PilgrimageBalarāma kills Balvala, visits holy places, and tries to stop Bhīma and Duryodhana’s duel.Mostly Īśānukathā ·34 verses
  80. 80Chapter 80The Brāhmaṇa Sudāmā Visits Lord Kṛṣṇa in DvārakāPoor Sudāmā visits Kṛṣṇa, who lovingly honors him and recalls their life with their spiritual master.Mostly Īśānukathā ·45 verses · Sudāmā’s handful of rice
  81. 81Chapter 81The Lord Blesses Sudāmā BrāhmaṇaKṛṣṇa accepts Sudāmā’s flat rice and blesses him with wealth, while Sudāmā cherishes devotion.Mostly Īśānukathā ·41 verses · Sudāmā’s handful of rice
  82. 82Chapter 82Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma Meet the Inhabitants of VṛndāvanaDuring a solar eclipse at Kurukṣetra, Kṛṣṇa reunites with His relatives and Vṛndāvana’s residents.Mostly Īśānukathā ·48 verses · The reunion at Kurukṣetra
  83. 83Chapter 83Draupadī Meets the Queens of KṛṣṇaKṛṣṇa’s principal queens tell Draupadī how they became His wives.Mostly Īśānukathā ·43 verses · The reunion at Kurukṣetra
  84. 84Chapter 84The Sages’ Teachings at KurukṣetraKṛṣṇa honors the sages at Kurukṣetra, and Vasudeva follows their guidance in performing sacrifices.Mostly Īśānukathā ·71 verses · The reunion at Kurukṣetra
  85. 85Chapter 85Lord Kṛṣṇa Instructs Vasudeva and Retrieves Devakī’s SonsKṛṣṇa instructs Vasudeva and, with Balarāma, brings Devakī’s dead sons back to her.Mostly Īśānukathā ·59 verses · Devakī sees her sons again
  86. 86Chapter 86Arjuna Kidnaps Subhadrā, and Kṛṣṇa Blesses His DevoteesArjuna carries away Subhadrā; Kṛṣṇa visits Mithilā to bless Bahulāśva and Śrutadeva.Mostly Īśānukathā ·59 verses
  87. 87Chapter 87The Prayers of the Personified VedasThe personified Vedas’ prayers explain the Supreme Absolute Truth and glorify Lord Nārāyaṇa.Mostly Āśraya ·50 verses
  88. 88Chapter 88Lord Śiva Saved from VṛkāsuraŚukadeva explains the Lord’s liberating mercy and recounts how He saved Śiva from Vṛkāsura.Mostly Īśānukathā ·40 verses · The Lord saves Śiva from Vṛkāsura
  89. 89Chapter 89Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna Retrieve a Brāhmaṇa’s SonsBhṛgu establishes Viṣṇu’s supremacy; Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna retrieve a brāhmaṇa’s lost sons.Mostly Īśānukathā ·65 verses · Bhṛgu’s test and the brāhmaṇa’s sons
  90. 90Chapter 90Summary of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s GloriesKṛṣṇa’s queens express their loving absorption, and His household life, descendants, and glories are summarized.Mostly Īśānukathā ·50 verses

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