Brilliant As The Sun: A retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto Two: Mysteries of Creation

Brilliant As The Sun: A retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam #2

by Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama Dasi

In this 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 which 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 creation exists, how we came to be within it, why God apparently 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 also find Mysteries of Creation a fascinating read, presenting as it does the highly 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—birth, old age, disease and death—will find this work an invaluable resource.

169 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2017

About the author

Krishna Dharma is an acclaimed author and teacher of Vedic wisdom, best known for his accessible retellings of India’s great epics, including the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Srimad Bhagavatam. A lifelong practitioner of bhakti-yoga, he writes with both devotion and clarity, bringing ancient spiritual teachings into a modern, readable style. Over decades of study, he has become recognized for his ability to preserve the depth and philosophical richness of the original texts while making them engaging for contemporary readers. Krishna Dharma’s work reflects his commitment to sharing timeless guidance, uplifting values, and practical spiritual insight with audiences around the world.

Reviews

[Grace B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am blown away by the clarity of the answers of these eternal questions. Srimad Bhagavatam holds every explanation imaginable about God, the Universe, the Creation, humans, souls, saving your soul, transcending, etc. It sets straight a lot of misconceptions and clarifies inconsistencies.

I know people usually recommend the Bhagavad Gita but I highly recommend the Srimad Bhagavatam, especially by Krishna Dharma. His retelling is so interesting, easy to read, just perfect! Yes, there still are Sanskrit terms, but I’m sure they won’t get in your way of enjoying and getting the most of this knowledge (quite the opposite, I think they’ll deepen your understanding). Especially if you’re already into Yoga and Hinduism.

If you read one thing about yoga/spirituality, let it be the Srimad Bhagavatam.

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first canto by Krishna Dharma, but not this one. Having been part of the WOTS family hearing the Bhagavatam every day by Prabhupada, and really enjoying all the tales, I feel like this version was too pared down and not as interesting as the stories. I def got something out of it, but it wasn't as fun as the retelling of the first canto.