Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Index - Skandha IX

 


Tuesday, 28 February 2023 - Srimad Bhagavatam IX Prologue- Swami Tapasyananda-ji's introduction to the Skandha.

Wednesday, 1 March 2023 - Srimad Bhagavatam IX.01 - The birth of Ila/Sudyumna and Pururavas.

Thursday, 2 March 2023 - Srimad Bhagavatam IX.02This Second Chapter describes the dynasties of the sons of Manu, headed by Karūṣa.

Friday, 3 March 2023 - Srimad Bhagavatam IX.03The story of Bhargava Maharishi Chyavana.

Saturday, 4 March 2023 - IX.04 Part 1The story of Nabhaga and Ambarisha.

Sunday, 6 March 2023 - IX.04 Part 2 - Bhagavan's Sudarshana chases Durvasa when he tries to destroy Ambarisha.

Monday, 6 March 2023 - IX.05 - Durvasa prays to Ambarisha and Ambarisha prevails on Sudarshana to stop burning Durvasa.

Tuesday, 7 March 2023 - IX.06 - A narrative of several kings like Ikshwaku, Mandhata and Kakutstha (ancestor of Sri Rama). The story of Sage Saubhari.

Wednesday, 8 March 2023 - IX.07 - The story of Trishanku, Harishchandra, Rohita,  and Sunashepa.

Thursday, 9 March 2023 - IX.08 - The story of Sagara. his sons and grandson.

Friday, 10 March 2023 - IX.09 - Bhagiratha brings the divine Ganga to sanctify the earth.

Saturday, 11 March 2023 - IX.09 Cont'd - Two contrasting stories - King Sudasa and King Khatvanga.

Sunday, 12 March 2023 - IX.10 - A sweet summary of Sri Rama Avatara!

Monday, 13 March 2023 - IX.11 - The conclusion of Sri Rama Avatara!

Tuesday, 14 March 2023 - IX.12 - The successors of the Ikshwaku line with notable contributions.

Wednesday, 15 March 2023 - IX.13 - The dynasty of King Nimi who ruled over Mithila.

Thursday, 16 March 2023 - IX.14 - The Lunar dynasty and the story of Pururavas and Urvashi.

Friday, 17 March 2023 - IX.15 - The Lunar dynasty grew through the progeny of Pururavas and Urvashi. The exploits of Lord Parashurama.

Saturday, 18 March 2023 - IX.16 - The glory of Bhagavan Parashurama and the greatness of Sage Vishwamitra.

Sunday, 19 March 2023 - IX.17 - The kings of Kashi, including Lord Dhanvantari, whose line led to the line of King Nahusha.

Monday, 20 March 2023 - IX.18 - The lurid account of Yayati's lust, Devayani's arrogance and Sharmishtha's revenge.

Tuesday, 21 March 2023 - IX.19 - Wisdom dawns on Yayati and Devayani.

Wednesday, 22 March 2023 - IX.20 - The story of Dushyanta, Bharata and Bharadwaja.

Thursday, 23 March 2023 - IX.21 - The story of Rantideva and the many famous personalities of Hastinapura.

Friday, 24 March 2023 - IX.22 - The long list of kings and sages born in the Puru dynasty who became great kings of the Mahabharata.

Saturday, 25 March 2023 - IX.23 - Several kings and their progeny, notably a mention of Karna and also the virtues of the great king Kartaveeryarjuna.

Sunday, 26 March 2023 - IX.24 -The ninth Skandha concludes with the introduction of Sri Krishna's family.