Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead: A Summary Study of Srimad-Bhagavatams Tenth Canto by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead: A Summary Study of Srimad-Bhagavatams Tenth Canto Reviews

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  Krishna

  For most of us the term ‘Supreme Personality of Godhead’ is somewhat unusual. I know when I first encountered it I was bemused, wondering just who or what is a ‘Godhead’? Why not just God? Consulting the dictionary I discovered that Godhead means the ‘essential being of God’. This is precisely what Prabhupada intended to convey with his use of the term. There may be many names and forms of God, but Krishna is the original. He is the Supreme Being, the source of all other beings and indeed everything else in existence. One might take issue with this assertion, but a careful analysis of the facts should put the mind at rest. The Sanskrit word Krishna (Krsna) simply means ‘all attractive’, which surely must be God’s main attribute. All beauty, power, wealth, knowledge, wisdom and whatever else we find attractive have their source in him. This is what it means to be great, which most people will agree is the right word to apply to God.
  
  Prabhupada’s book ‘Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead’ shows that greatness in all of its splendour. A summary of the tenth canto of the Bhagavata Purana, it chronicles the activities of Krishna when he appeared on earth 5000 years ago. From his mystical 'birth' in the sacred township of Mathura, to his life in the celestial city of Dvaraka lying within the ocean, we hear of many wondrous deeds. Great demons are slain, barbarian armies of many millions are destroyed, and the hand of many a beautiful princess is won. But over and above all of this are the divine displays of love between Krishna and his devotees. It is said that God will reciprocate with us in whatever way we desire, and this is demonstrated by Krishna as he takes on his many roles. Whether acting as a delightful infant, a perfect son, a dear friend, a dashing lover or a mighty hero, Krishna’s focus is always on pleasing his devotees. Although he is God he makes it clear that nothing gives him more pleasure than to serve his own servants. In these accounts we discover that God is not some old bearded man sitting in heaven, passing judgment on us sinful wretches. Far from it, he is eternally youthful, the very essence of grace and beauty, of gentility, humility, kindness, sweetness and love. Of course, he can also be pretty fierce and unassailable. It all depends on how one approaches him. He is ready for anything. Those who want to fight with him will get the opportunity. Krishna will go along with that quite happily, but don’t expect your head to remain on your shoulders for very long. God’s greatness includes very great power.
  
  I have read this book many times and found something new each time. Deep, transcendental knowledge fills every page. I won’t say it is not a challenging read. Prabhupada laces the narrative with much philosophy to help us understand the profound significance of Krishna’s activities. Really Krishna has no interest in material enjoyment or politics or anything else that generally moves us mortals. His only interest is divine love, giving it to us and receiving it back. This is the secret of understanding Krishna. Each of us are meant for that love and we can begin to experience it as we turn these pages. Gradually our envy of God is dispelled as we realise that better than trying to take his place is to become his loving servant. Then he gives himself to us. It is true that God cannot be conquered by any power, but he agrees to be conquered by love, the greatest power.
  
  This is a truly wonderful work, but to better understand the philosophical concepts it espouses I would also recommend that you read Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Then you can dive deeply into the divine ocean of Krishna's transcendental pastimes, and leave behind this mundane sphere of struggle and pain.
  
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  Abhigya

  This book is among the very few childhood books which I can recollect, my grandpa used to read the stories to me. This illustrated version provides you with great details about the life of lord Krishna and other characters around him. You'll definitely enjoy the stories and the pictures even more.
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  Jane

  Summary study of the 10 Canto of the Srimad B.
  If you feel intimidated by the 44 volume complete set this is a nice
  place to start. There are 1 volume, 2 volume and 3 volume editions of
  this out there. I have a two volume set.
  Several stories are similar to what you will find in other religious
  traditions.
  Some stories could be seen as "miraculous" or mythological to the modern reader.
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  Nityananda Chandra

  Beautiful, nourishing and amazing.
  
  I loved the flow of this book. It comes with the first 13 chapters translated directly by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. It is full of flavor, vigor, and poetic fauna. The first 9 cantos are like God at work and this 10th Canto is like God at home.
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  Dev

  Another masterpiece of Srila Prabhupada... so beautifully he describes the pastimes of Lord. It can be read as many times as one wishes to. Best book for a devotee who wants to know God and his pastimes. The best thing is that it comes from Prabhupada and therefore it's perfect, there is no making of any stories in this.
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  Ceejay

  Good weight to hold up my video games and Bible.
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  Sandeep Patel

  I’m so glad this book exist. This book is solely the primary book for new generation readers to learn about Krishna before the Bhagavad-Gita. I heard stories when I was young but names of people always went a miss. This book gives the story of Krishna justice from media and films. If you want to know about Sri Krsna from birth to death then this is the book to do for. And if you wish to learn about Bhagavad-Gita along with what is in this book then go for my Bhagavan’s Guitar. Two excellent books about the Supreme Godhead in one.
  
  I read this book to make notes for my book so I never really got down to just sit and read. Nevertheless I understood the stories and enjoyed the auspicious actions of the Lord. The transcendent paths and the roads to righteousness no matter if one is blue or not. I am glad to have this book on my shelf and thankful for the existence of the book.
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  Vijay Dhameliya

  Beautiful narration of pastimes of Lord Krishna. Shrila Prabhupada narrates each pastime of Krishna with vivid explanation of science and lessons hidden in them. Anyone in doubt or confusion about Krishna must read this book to eradicate them.
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  Sucharita

  Actually not. It's absolutely an unreadable book.
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  Soul longings

  a book which u can read again and again
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  LakshmiSandeep

  One of my favourite book about Krishna .
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  Yoganand Kulkarni

  This Book Is Very High Dose Of Love To Krishna.
  You will lost in flow of language and in fist sitting no one can left this book before 100 pages.
  Delight!
  
  I bought this one in Tirupati ISKON
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  Tanay Agrawal

  Very vivid description of Lord Krishna pastimes!
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  Panchal Navin

  More and More you know about Krishna More and More you develop Krishna Consciousness. That is the aim and perfection of life.
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  Vijay Peddada

  Best book on Sri Krishna that changed my life...
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  Rajesh

  Awesome Book .
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  Yogesh Dubey

  Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
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  Oxiborick

  Yo lo titularía "Las aventuritas de Krisha y su hermano Balarama". Es un libro que por su título da miedo de seriedad, pero es todo un gozo.
  En la cultura hindú existen los puranas, que son varias "enciclopedias" antiquísimas sobre muchos temas. El Srimad Bhagavatam es un purana. Este purana se divide en 12 libros, o "cantos", sobre temas espirituales. El Canto 10 está dedicado a la vida de Krishna (sus pasatiempos, anécdotas, hazañas, esposas, guerras) y este libro es la interpretación de Bhaktivedanta Swami, un maestro espiritual, sobre el Canto 10.
  No es canto, per se, es una compilación de historias contadas a manera de fábula súper entretenidas que dan mucha luz sobre la vida cotidiana de Krishna en una de sus reencarnaciones en esta tierra.
  Un buen libro de cuentos (hasta para niños) con mucho trasfondo espiritual; no precisamente sobre Dios, sino sobre la espiritualidad en el respeto a los mayores, en el descanso, en el amor, en tener enemigos, en cumplir nuestras promesas... y cosas así.
  El libro tiene pocas ilustraciones y es una lástima porque debería estar lleno de ellas, las historias dan licencia.
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  Paul Mamani

  I enjoyed the 18 chapeters on this Ancient book
  The first contact with this Indian Opus Domun was years ago when I found in litle format in Spanish version on streets in Lima.
  
  I love this poetical and filosophical contents..."It´s eassier content the wind opening the arms than to control our mind..."
  I grew up into an Andean-Catholic family reading the bible ....no I complement my principles and habits with its contents.
  
  And it was the beginning point to travel, comment and read more about the Mahabharata.
  
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  Atul Verma

  It's an awesome book which explains the past times of Lord Shri Krishna. I really love this book. It enhances the Krishna Consciousness. I would like to highly recommend this book to increase your devotion and love for krishna
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  Sheryl

  I used to check this out of the Elyria Public Library because George Harrison wrote the intro and because the illustrations are beautiful. I still love Krishna stories and I still love hanging out with Krishnas, so long as no one tries to pull any misogynist bullshit on me.
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  David Chmelik

  This is medium-length version of the Bhagavata Purana, and 'tis well-illustrated, but it might just be part one (childhood) of two.
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  Dave Haskins

  Religion
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  Melissa Smith

  It hurts me to see people give this five stars... ouch
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  Lise

  Everybody is looking for Krishna. Foreword by George Harrison.
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  Pragya Nagpal

  Best book in the world.....makes you feel like you’re present with Krsna and reliving his pastimes.