In this part, Swamiji narrates the sacred dialogue between Shukadev Ji and King Parikshit, who had been cursed to die in seven days. Calmly renouncing his kingdom, Parikshit sat by the Ganga and asked the sages: “What is the true welfare for a man at the time of death?” 

Shukadev Ji, the liberated son of Ved Vyas, arrived and explained that fear of death arises from attachment. By cultivating detachment, one becomes fearless. He urged Parikshit to use his remaining days to engage in three practices: hearing, chanting, and remembering the names, forms, virtues, and pastimes of Shree Krishna. 

To guide him, Shukadev Ji taught two meditations: 

Swamiji emphasizes that this dialogue is the very origin of the Srimad Bhagavatam. It shows that the supreme welfare at life’s end is not rituals or worldly concerns, but Bhakti — loving remembrance of God. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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In this part, Swamiji narrates the events after Shree Krishna’s departure from the world. Arjun returned from Dwarka with sorrow, describing how Krishna arranged for the Yadavas’ destruction and then concluded His earthly leelas. Dwarka itself was submerged into the ocean. On hearing this, Queen Kunti departed in devotion, and Yudhishthir renounced his throne, installing Parikshit as king before retiring with the Pandavas to the Himalayas. 

Swamiji explains how King Parikshit ruled righteously, ensuring prosperity and Dharma. During his inspection of the kingdom, he encountered a cow (symbolizing Mother Earth) crying and a bull (symbolizing Dharma) standing on one leg. Their dialogue revealed the decline of righteousness and the rise of sin in Kali Yuga. 

Parikshit then confronted a dark figure attacking the bull — Kali personified. When challenged, Kali admitted he had to reside on Earth by divine decree. Parikshit allowed him shelter only in four places: gambling, intoxication, animal slaughter, and illicit relations. Later, as a concession, he permitted Kali to reside in gold, which became the subtle entry point for greed, corruption, and hypocrisy. 

Swamiji emphasizes that this incident shows how Dharma weakens in Kali Yuga, and how even a righteous king like Parikshit was eventually influenced by Kali through the golden crown, leading to the curse of death within seven days. 

This part highlights that Kali Yuga resides wherever unrighteousness, greed, and duplicity prevail. Yet, the Srimad Bhagavatam shines as the guiding light, protecting Dharma and devotion in this age of darkness. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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In this part, Swamiji narrates the final teachings of Bhishma Pitamah, delivered while lying on the bed of arrows after the Kurukshetra war. Yudhishthir, burdened with doubts about kingship and Dharma, approached Bhishma for guidance. 

Swamiji explains that Bhishma, despite immense suffering, remained absorbed in remembrance of Shree Krishna. He taught that Dharma is subtle, contextual, and cannot be reduced to rigid rules. Its essence lies in selfless duty performed in surrender to God. Bhishma emphasized that rulers must uphold justice, protect their subjects, and act without selfish motives, guided always by devotion. 

Swamiji highlights Bhishma’s unwavering devotion — even in his final moments, he fixed his mind on Krishna, waiting for the auspicious time to leave his body only when the Lord was present before him. His lecture revealed that Dharma is perfected not by external duty alone but by Bhakti, which sanctifies all actions. 

This part emphasizes that Bhishma’s wisdom bridges morality and spirituality, showing that true Dharma culminates in surrender to the Supreme Lord. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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In this part, Swamiji narrates the profound prayers of Queen Kunti to Shree Krishna after the Kurukshetra war. As Krishna prepared to return to Dwarka, Kunti recalled His astonishing leelas — the Supreme Lord who terrifies even death was once bound by Mother Yashoda’s love. 

When Krishna asked her to request a boon, Kunti prayed for hardships (vipatti) instead of prosperity. She explained that in times of ease, one forgets God, but in adversity, the heart turns to Him. Each trial she faced — widowhood, exile, humiliation, and war — brought her closer to Krishna’s shelter. 

Swamiji emphasizes that Kunti’s wisdom reveals the hidden grace of suffering. Difficulties detach us from material illusions and deepen our dependence on God. Through the metaphor of a butterfly struggling to emerge from its cocoon, Swamiji illustrates that struggles are necessary for strength and growth. 

This part highlights that true welfare lies not in worldly comfort but in devotion born of trials. Kunti’s prayer teaches that adversities are divine blessings, drawing the soul nearer to the Lord. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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In this part, Swamiji narrates the divine circumstances surrounding the birth of King Parikshit. During the Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama released the deadly Brahmastra weapon to destroy the lineage of the Pandavas. The weapon entered the womb of Uttara, who was carrying the child of Abhimanyu. 

Swamiji explains how Uttara ran to Shree Krishna for protection. Out of compassion, Krishna personally entered the womb and shielded the unborn child with His divine energy. Thus, the child was saved and later named Parikshit, meaning “the one who examines,” because he constantly sought the presence of the Lord in everything he saw. 

This part emphasizes that Parikshit’s life was sanctified from the very beginning by Krishna’s grace. His birth itself demonstrates the Lord’s protection of His devotees and the continuation of Dharma through the Pandava lineage. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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In this part, Swamiji narrates how Ved Vyas, despite compiling the Vedas, Mahabharata, Puranas, and Vedanta Sutras, remained dissatisfied. Narad Ji appeared and explained that Vyasa had described Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, but not the pure Bhagavat Dharma — devotion beyond material goals. 

To illustrate, Narad Ji shared his own story. In his previous life, he was born the son of a maidservant in an ashram. During Chaturmas, he served saints, listened to their discourses, and tasted the remnants of their prasadam. This purified his heart and filled him with longing for God. After his mother’s death, he wandered to holy places, where he briefly received the Lord’s darshan. The Lord told him that this vision was given only to ignite his desire, and that through lifelong devotion he would attain union in his next birth. 

Narad Ji then engaged in austerity and sadhana, and in his next life appeared as the mind-born son of Brahma, eternally traveling the three worlds, singing the glories of the Lord. He urged Vyasa to compose a scripture centered solely on devotion. Inspired by Narad Ji’s guidance and his own divine realizations, Vyasa composed the Srimad Bhagavatam, describing the spotless Dharma of Bhakti. 

This part emphasizes that Narad Ji’s transformation demonstrates the power of Bhakti: regardless of birth or circumstance, devotion alone elevates the soul and leads to God-realization. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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In this part, Swamiji explains the six questions raised by the sages of Naimisharanya and how Suta Goswami answered them. The sages asked: what is the highest welfare in Kali Yuga, the essence of all scriptures, the reason for Krishna’s descent, His divine pastimes, the other avatars of God, and where Dharma resides after His departure. 

Suta Goswami revealed that the supreme Dharma is pure devotion to the Lord, free from selfish motives. He clarified that the Absolute Truth is realized in three aspects — Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan — with Bhagavan, the personal form of God, being supreme. The Lord descends to uplift souls, restore Dharma, and reveal His purifying pastimes. 

Swamiji then narrates the 24 principal avatars of God described in the Bhagavatam: the Four Kumaras, Varaha, Narad, Nar‑Narayan, Kapil, Dattatreya, Yajna, Rishabh, Prithu, Matsya, Kurma, Dhanvantari, Mohini, Narsimha, Vaman, Parashuram, Vyas, Ram, Balaram, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki who will appear at the end of Kali Yuga. Each avatar demonstrates a unique aspect of divine compassion, guidance, and protection. 

This part emphasizes that after Krishna’s departure, Dharma has taken shelter in the Srimad Bhagavatam, which shines like the sun to dispel the darkness of Kali Yuga. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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In this part, Swamiji explains how Srimad Bhagavatam begins with Vyasa offering respects to the Absolute Truth, without limiting to any sectarian name, so that all seekers can relate. He clarifies the difference between relative truths and the one Absolute Truth — the Supreme Lord from whom the world emanates and upon whom everything rests. 

Swamiji highlights that the Bhagavatam is kaithavrahit — free from cheating religion. Unlike materialistic or self‑serving practices, it presents the pure Dharma of selfless love for God. Dharma here means the conduct and values that lead to auspiciousness and liberation, untainted by worldly motives. 

He further explains that the Bhagavatam is the ripened fruit of Vedic knowledge, relished by Shukadev Ji, and offered to all souls as nectar of divine bliss. It is meant to be “drunk” through the ears with devotion, not merely read or heard mechanically. Only with a devotional heart can one truly taste its sweetness. 

This part establishes that the path of righteousness in the Bhagavatam is pure Bhakti — devotion to the Absolute Truth — which alone is the essence of Dharma and the highest good for humanity. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

🔗 Link to the playlist: Srimad Bhagavattam By Swami Mukundananda 

In this part, Swamiji explains that wisdom and detachment are not achieved by dry renunciation or intellectual knowledge, but arise naturally when devotion awakens in the heart. The Bhagavatam teaches that when love for God deepens, worldly desires lose their grip, and true wisdom shines effortlessly. 

Swamiji narrates how the sages, led by Shaunaka, asked: “How can one attain freedom from material bondage?” Narad Ji responded that by hearing and chanting the glories of Shree Krishna, the mind becomes purified. He revealed the plight of Bhakti Devi, who had grown weak and neglected in this world. But through the power of the Bhagavatam, Bhakti Devi regained her strength, and with her revival, her two sons — Wisdom (Gyan) and Detachment (Vairagya) — also flourished. This shows that Bhakti Devi is the mother, and wisdom and detachment are her natural children. 

This part makes clear that the Bhagavatam restores Bhakti Devi to her rightful place, ensuring that wisdom and detachment arise as her companions. It inspires seekers to cultivate devotion through remembrance of God’s names and pastimes, thereby receiving wisdom and detachment as divine gifts, guiding the soul toward liberation and the eternal bliss of Sat‑Chit‑Anand. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

🔗 Link to the playlist: Srimad Bhagavattam By Swami Mukundananda 

In this opening part, Swamiji introduces Srimad Bhagavatam as the crown jewel of all scriptures, the supreme text that reveals the highest purpose of human life. He explains that the Bhagavatam is not merely a narration of divine stories, but a spiritual guide that leads seekers from worldly entanglement to pure devotion and liberation. 

Swamiji highlights the profound question raised at the beginning of the Bhagavatam: “What is the ultimate good for humanity?” The sages declare that unalloyed devotion to the Supreme Lord is the highest path. Even Lord Shiva affirmed this truth when Mother Parvati asked him what was most beneficial for the soul. Shiva replied that devotion to Shree Hari is the supreme good, greater than all austerities, rituals, or knowledge. 

This part sets the foundation for the entire series, showing that the Bhagavatam leads seekers to cultivate devotion that is selfless and pure. It inspires us to approach the scripture not merely as philosophy, but as a living path of love that transforms the heart and reveals the soul’s eternal nature of Sat‑Chit‑Anand — eternal existence, pure consciousness, and divine bliss. 

About Swami Mukundananda:   

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

🔗 Link to the playlist: Srimad Bhagavattam By Swami Mukundananda