Krishna: the Beautiful Legend of God

The tenth and most significant book in the popular Indian epic Srimad Bhagavata Purana, which is the principal source for the story of Krishna

This collection of sacred tales recounts Krishna's childhood and adolescence in the forests of Vrindavan: playing with his friends, dallying amorously with cowherd maidens, and stealing butter to feed the monkeys. Krishna emerges from these episodes as an immediately engaging figure, and the stories have inspired generations of artists, musicians, poets, sculptors, and dramatists. They also contain valuable insights into Hindu views on matters such as creation, cosmography, and the history of the subcontinent.

Edwin F. Bryant's translation is both faithful to the original Sanskrit text and accessible for contemporary readers. This edition includes an introduction, a glossary of Sanskrit terms, a pronunciation guide and bibliography.

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Introduction
Note on Translation and Method

Krishna: The Beautiful Legend of God

Srimad Bhagavata Purana Book X
Part One
Part Two
Book XI, Chapters 1, 6, and 29-31

Notes
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms and Names
Pronunciation Guide
List of Primary Sources Mentioned in the Text
Bibliography

Edwin F. Bryant is a professor in the Department of Religion at Rutgers University and a specialist in Indic civilizations, religions, and languages.