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Translation by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. This is the first 7 chapters of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, a work that contains 355 chapters. This volume sets the scene for the rest of the book and works as an excellent summary of the philosophy that will be covered as the book unfolds. Srimad-Bhagavatam, an epic philosophical and literary classic, holds a prominent position in India's voluminous written wisdom. This ancient text touches upon all fields of human knowledge. The timeless wisdom of India is expressed in the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit texts. Originally preserved through oral tradition, the Vedas were first put into writing by Srila Vyasadeva. After compiling the Vedas, Srila Vyasadeva was inspired to present their profound essence in the form of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Known as "the ripened fruit of the tree of Vedic literature," Srimad-Bhagavatam is the most complete and authoritative exposition of Vedic knowledge--covering everything from the nature of the self
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