--- product_id: 13843894 title: "Krishna: the Beautiful Legend of God: (Srimad Bhagavata Purana Book X) (Penguin Classics: Srimad Bhagavata Pura?a, 10)" price: "35556CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13843894-krishna-the-beautiful-legend-of-god-srimad-bhagavata-purana-book store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Krishna: the Beautiful Legend of God: (Srimad Bhagavata Purana Book X) (Penguin Classics: Srimad Bhagavata Pura?a, 10) **Price:** 35556CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Krishna: the Beautiful Legend of God: (Srimad Bhagavata Purana Book X) (Penguin Classics: Srimad Bhagavata Pura?a, 10) - **How much does it cost?** 35556CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13843894-krishna-the-beautiful-legend-of-god-srimad-bhagavata-purana-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review: Good academic approach to the material - I ordered this book back in 2004 but only partially read the introduction (60 pages) and introduction notes (12 pages). Voluminous, indeed. And I read a small handful of the first few chapters. It was a good read, but then life got busy, I set the book down, and forgot about it. Now twenty years later, I'm rediscovering it and I picked up right where I left off. The author, Professor Edwin Bryant is very sympathetic to the devout tone of the Sanskrit text. He may even be a closet Krishna devotee without knowing it. The end notes for the chapters amount to a massive 72 pages followed by a 12 page glossary and a 3 page Sanskrit pronunciation guide. The book is in English, however, many Sanskrit words are left intact within the translation. Also, there are 2 pages of source material notes and a 3 page bibliography. Keep in mind that this is all in small size text font from beginning to end. One note: In chapter 8, verses 37-38, Prof. Bryant translates bhu-golam to "sphere of the earth". According to the online Sanskrit dictionary, bhu-golam can also be translated as "surface of the earth". So I am just pointing out that translation of any language can be a tricky business. I love this book and its format. Kudos to Prof. Bryant. Review: The Only Book on God You Really Need. - Along with Ramon Mahesh's translation/condensation, this is my favorite version in English of what to me is the greatest, most moving text of Indian spirituality. Indeed, were I told that I had to live the rest of my life on a desert island and could only take one spiritual work and one secular work, I would take the Srimad Bhagavatam and the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Bryant's introduction is scholarly and yet not condescending of the great spiritual tradition of Vaisnavism from which this text comes. It is also beautifully written--the translation of the chapters that have to do with the Rasa dance of Krishna and the gopis and the coming of the autumn rains are exquisite poetry. It is said that just sincerely listening to this text can enlighten you and save you from countless lifetimes of toil and suffering. I certainly have found that reading it is a source of spiritual sustenance and comfort. The notes in the back are also comprehensive and fascinating. Bryant has done Krishna a great service with this impeccable translation. Thank you!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #172,316 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Hindu Theology (Books) #99 in Sacred Hindu Writings #393 in Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 88 Reviews | ## Images ![Krishna: the Beautiful Legend of God: (Srimad Bhagavata Purana Book X) (Penguin Classics: Srimad Bhagavata Pura?a, 10) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71I5OKYmtEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good academic approach to the material *by V***S on November 5, 2024* I ordered this book back in 2004 but only partially read the introduction (60 pages) and introduction notes (12 pages). Voluminous, indeed. And I read a small handful of the first few chapters. It was a good read, but then life got busy, I set the book down, and forgot about it. Now twenty years later, I'm rediscovering it and I picked up right where I left off. The author, Professor Edwin Bryant is very sympathetic to the devout tone of the Sanskrit text. He may even be a closet Krishna devotee without knowing it. The end notes for the chapters amount to a massive 72 pages followed by a 12 page glossary and a 3 page Sanskrit pronunciation guide. The book is in English, however, many Sanskrit words are left intact within the translation. Also, there are 2 pages of source material notes and a 3 page bibliography. Keep in mind that this is all in small size text font from beginning to end. One note: In chapter 8, verses 37-38, Prof. Bryant translates bhu-golam to "sphere of the earth". According to the online Sanskrit dictionary, bhu-golam can also be translated as "surface of the earth". So I am just pointing out that translation of any language can be a tricky business. I love this book and its format. Kudos to Prof. Bryant. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Only Book on God You Really Need. *by S***R on July 31, 2015* Along with Ramon Mahesh's translation/condensation, this is my favorite version in English of what to me is the greatest, most moving text of Indian spirituality. Indeed, were I told that I had to live the rest of my life on a desert island and could only take one spiritual work and one secular work, I would take the Srimad Bhagavatam and the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Bryant's introduction is scholarly and yet not condescending of the great spiritual tradition of Vaisnavism from which this text comes. It is also beautifully written--the translation of the chapters that have to do with the Rasa dance of Krishna and the gopis and the coming of the autumn rains are exquisite poetry. It is said that just sincerely listening to this text can enlighten you and save you from countless lifetimes of toil and suffering. I certainly have found that reading it is a source of spiritual sustenance and comfort. The notes in the back are also comprehensive and fascinating. Bryant has done Krishna a great service with this impeccable translation. Thank you!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quality book *by R***E on January 19, 2020* The quality of the cover and pages are good. The fonts and spacing of them are clean and thoughtfully executed. As for the story itself, it's quite interesting. It's like a rollercoaster this story, it took me to a journey through different moods, sometimes I felt sad, sometimes pity, sometimes happiness, sometimes aww and fascination, and so on. The discussions and monologue in the book itself are quite interesting and reveal much good information about Hinduism. This book is so good that I am now determined to check out the rest of the Puranas and also to have a statue of the architect of the Gods on my desk! 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