ISBN: 8184030347
From the Jacket
Harivamsa and Mahabharata are complementary to each other. Harivamsa especially describes the pastimes of the Supreme Lord that took place after the battle at Kuruksetra, including His pastimes of disappearance. Harivamsa is considered to be a supplement of Mahabharata. It is divided into three parts-Harivamsa-parva, has fifty-five chapters, Visnu-parva has one hundred twenty-eight chapters and Bhavisya-parva has one hundred thirty-five chapters. Harivamsa consists of about sixteen thousand verses.
Harivamsa was first recited by the great sage, Vaisampayana, to King Janmejaya. In that assembly, Ugrasrava or Sauti was also present. Later on, by the request of the sages at Naimisaranya, Headed by Saunaka, Sauti again recited it. Many Gaudiya-vaisnava acaryas have quoted evidence from Harivamsa in their writings. There is no doubt that the readers of this book will find it both interesting and beneficial for their cultivation of Krsna consciousness. Of about sixteen thousand verses.
Back of the Book
For one who hears the topics of Harivamsa, which was spoken by Srila Vyasadeva, and which is incomparable, auspicious, and most beneficial-what is the need to take a holy bath in the sacred water at Puskara?
The great sage Vyasadeva, has said that the piety one achieves by performing one hundred horse-sacrifices, which enables one to establish four thousand food distribution centers serving and inexhaustible quality of food, and rewards one with the position of Indra, is achieved simply by giving this most sacred literature, Harivamsa, in charity.
From the Book
Harivamsa and Mahabharata are complementary to each other. Harivamsa especially describes the pastimes of the Supreme Lord that took place after the battle at Kuruksetra, including His pastimes of disappearance. Harivamsa is considered to be a supplement of Mahabharata. It is divided into three parts-Harivamsa-parva, Visnu-parva and Bhavisya-parva. Harivamsa-parva has fifty-five chapters, Visnu-parva has one hundred twenty-eight chapters and Bhavisya-parva has one hundred thirty-five chapters. Harivamsa consists of about sixteen thousand verses.
Harivamsa was first recited by the great sage, Vaisampayana, to King Janmejaya. In that assembly, Ugrasrava or Sauti was also present. Later on, by the request of the sages at Naimisaranya, headed by Saunaka, Sauti again recited it. Many Gaudiya-vaisnava acaryas have quoted evidence from Harivamsa in their writings. There is no doubt that the readers of this book will find it both interesting and beneficial for their cultivation of Krsna consciousness.
Chapter 37 | |
King Haryasva banished and his son, Yadu, awarded benedictions by the serpent king, Dhumravarna. | 01 |
Chapter 38 | |
Vikadru's description of the Yadu dynasty and advice about handling the attack of Jarasandha. | 25 |
Chapter 39 | |
Krsna and Balarama flee Mathura, going south. They meet Parasurama at Karavirapura, and are advised by him. | 47 |
Chapter 40 | |
Krsna, Balarama, and Parasurama travel to Gomanta Hill. | 73 |
Chapter 41 | |
Varuni, Kanti, and Sridevi arrive to serve Lord Balarama atop Gomanta Hill | |
Chapter 42 | |
After surrounding Gomanta Hill, | |
Jarasandha and his allies set it on fire. | |
Krsna and Balarama jump from the peak of the mountain. | 111 |
Chapter 43 | |
The battle fought by Krsna and Balarama with Jarasandha and his allies. | 139 |
Chapter 44 | |
Krsna and Balarama defeat King Srgala in battle. Coronation of Prince Sakradeva. | 171 |
Chapter 45 | |
Krsna and Balarama enter Mathura | 193 |
Chapter 46 | |
Lord Balarama visits Vrndavana. | |
The pastime of Lord Balarama attracting the Yamuna River. | 201 |
Chapter 47 | |
Lord Krsna travels to Kundinapura to attend the svayamvara of Princess Rukmini. | 221 |
Chapter 48 | |
Jarasandha's speech to the assembled kings at Kundinapura. | 237 |
Chapter 49 | |
Speeches made by Dantavakra, Salva, and Bhismaka. | 253 |
Chapter 50 | |
Kausika and Kratha decide to perform the coronation of Lord Krsna. | |
The message of Devaduta and the appearance of the celestial assembly hall. | 275 |
Chapter 51 | |
Conversation between Lord Krsna and King Bhismaka. Departure of Lord Krsna for Mathura. | 301 |
Chapter 52 | |
Bhismaka's glorification of Lord Krsna and replies by Salva and Jarasandha. | 325 |
Chapter 53 | |
Salva relays Jarasandha's message to Kalayavana. | 341 |
Chapter 54 | |
Kalayavana's reply to Salva | 359 |
Lord Krsna returns to Mathura. | |
The arrival of Garuda and his suggestion to establish Dvaraka. | 363 |
Chapter 56 | |
Kalayavana and Jarasandha attack Mathura. Lord Krsna and the Yadavas depart from Mathura and establish the city of Dvaraka. | 397 |
Chapter 57 | |
Kalayavana killed by King Mucukunda. | 409 |
Chapter 58 | |
By Lord Krsna's order, Visvakarma constructs Dvaraka. |
433 |
Chapter 59 | |
Rukmini's marriage to Sisupala arranged. Krsna kidnaps Rukmini, followed by fierce fighting | 461 |
Chapter 60 | |
After defeating Rukmi, Krsna returns to Dvaraka with Rukmini | 487 |
Chapter 61 | |
The marriage of Pradyumna and Subhangi, the daughter of Rukmi. The marriage of Aniruddha and Rukmavati. Lord Balarama kills Rukmi after gambling with dice. | 503 |
ISBN: 8184030347
From the Jacket
Harivamsa and Mahabharata are complementary to each other. Harivamsa especially describes the pastimes of the Supreme Lord that took place after the battle at Kuruksetra, including His pastimes of disappearance. Harivamsa is considered to be a supplement of Mahabharata. It is divided into three parts-Harivamsa-parva, has fifty-five chapters, Visnu-parva has one hundred twenty-eight chapters and Bhavisya-parva has one hundred thirty-five chapters. Harivamsa consists of about sixteen thousand verses.
Harivamsa was first recited by the great sage, Vaisampayana, to King Janmejaya. In that assembly, Ugrasrava or Sauti was also present. Later on, by the request of the sages at Naimisaranya, Headed by Saunaka, Sauti again recited it. Many Gaudiya-vaisnava acaryas have quoted evidence from Harivamsa in their writings. There is no doubt that the readers of this book will find it both interesting and beneficial for their cultivation of Krsna consciousness. Of about sixteen thousand verses.
Back of the Book
For one who hears the topics of Harivamsa, which was spoken by Srila Vyasadeva, and which is incomparable, auspicious, and most beneficial-what is the need to take a holy bath in the sacred water at Puskara?
The great sage Vyasadeva, has said that the piety one achieves by performing one hundred horse-sacrifices, which enables one to establish four thousand food distribution centers serving and inexhaustible quality of food, and rewards one with the position of Indra, is achieved simply by giving this most sacred literature, Harivamsa, in charity.
From the Book
Harivamsa and Mahabharata are complementary to each other. Harivamsa especially describes the pastimes of the Supreme Lord that took place after the battle at Kuruksetra, including His pastimes of disappearance. Harivamsa is considered to be a supplement of Mahabharata. It is divided into three parts-Harivamsa-parva, Visnu-parva and Bhavisya-parva. Harivamsa-parva has fifty-five chapters, Visnu-parva has one hundred twenty-eight chapters and Bhavisya-parva has one hundred thirty-five chapters. Harivamsa consists of about sixteen thousand verses.
Harivamsa was first recited by the great sage, Vaisampayana, to King Janmejaya. In that assembly, Ugrasrava or Sauti was also present. Later on, by the request of the sages at Naimisaranya, headed by Saunaka, Sauti again recited it. Many Gaudiya-vaisnava acaryas have quoted evidence from Harivamsa in their writings. There is no doubt that the readers of this book will find it both interesting and beneficial for their cultivation of Krsna consciousness.
Chapter 37 | |
King Haryasva banished and his son, Yadu, awarded benedictions by the serpent king, Dhumravarna. | 01 |
Chapter 38 | |
Vikadru's description of the Yadu dynasty and advice about handling the attack of Jarasandha. | 25 |
Chapter 39 | |
Krsna and Balarama flee Mathura, going south. They meet Parasurama at Karavirapura, and are advised by him. | 47 |
Chapter 40 | |
Krsna, Balarama, and Parasurama travel to Gomanta Hill. | 73 |
Chapter 41 | |
Varuni, Kanti, and Sridevi arrive to serve Lord Balarama atop Gomanta Hill | |
Chapter 42 | |
After surrounding Gomanta Hill, | |
Jarasandha and his allies set it on fire. | |
Krsna and Balarama jump from the peak of the mountain. | 111 |
Chapter 43 | |
The battle fought by Krsna and Balarama with Jarasandha and his allies. | 139 |
Chapter 44 | |
Krsna and Balarama defeat King Srgala in battle. Coronation of Prince Sakradeva. | 171 |
Chapter 45 | |
Krsna and Balarama enter Mathura | 193 |
Chapter 46 | |
Lord Balarama visits Vrndavana. | |
The pastime of Lord Balarama attracting the Yamuna River. | 201 |
Chapter 47 | |
Lord Krsna travels to Kundinapura to attend the svayamvara of Princess Rukmini. | 221 |
Chapter 48 | |
Jarasandha's speech to the assembled kings at Kundinapura. | 237 |
Chapter 49 | |
Speeches made by Dantavakra, Salva, and Bhismaka. | 253 |
Chapter 50 | |
Kausika and Kratha decide to perform the coronation of Lord Krsna. | |
The message of Devaduta and the appearance of the celestial assembly hall. | 275 |
Chapter 51 | |
Conversation between Lord Krsna and King Bhismaka. Departure of Lord Krsna for Mathura. | 301 |
Chapter 52 | |
Bhismaka's glorification of Lord Krsna and replies by Salva and Jarasandha. | 325 |
Chapter 53 | |
Salva relays Jarasandha's message to Kalayavana. | 341 |
Chapter 54 | |
Kalayavana's reply to Salva | 359 |
Lord Krsna returns to Mathura. | |
The arrival of Garuda and his suggestion to establish Dvaraka. | 363 |
Chapter 56 | |
Kalayavana and Jarasandha attack Mathura. Lord Krsna and the Yadavas depart from Mathura and establish the city of Dvaraka. | 397 |
Chapter 57 | |
Kalayavana killed by King Mucukunda. | 409 |
Chapter 58 | |
By Lord Krsna's order, Visvakarma constructs Dvaraka. |
433 |
Chapter 59 | |
Rukmini's marriage to Sisupala arranged. Krsna kidnaps Rukmini, followed by fierce fighting | 461 |
Chapter 60 | |
After defeating Rukmi, Krsna returns to Dvaraka with Rukmini | 487 |
Chapter 61 | |
The marriage of Pradyumna and Subhangi, the daughter of Rukmi. The marriage of Aniruddha and Rukmavati. Lord Balarama kills Rukmi after gambling with dice. | 503 |