Bhagavata Purana

भागवतपुराणम् · ഭാഗവതപുരാണം

Also known as Srimad Bhagavatam, Śrīmad Bhāgavatam

The most widely read Purana, centred on Krishna and devotion, in twelve skandhas.

Attributed to Traditionally attributed to Vyasa. Period c. 8th–10th century CE 18,000 verses

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Details

Structure: Skandha → Chapter → Shloka
Text type: purana
Counting convention: Traditional count; editions and recensions vary.
Books: 12
Counts: Traditional attribution, not yet independently verified
Rights: Sanskrit source text is in the public domain; the imported edition and translator credits are recorded per text.
Dating source: Approximate scholarly range; traditional chronology differs.
Languages online: Sanskrit

Related scriptures

Brahma Purana Padma Purana Vishnu Purana Shiva Purana

Introduction

The Bhagavata Purana develops the devotional (bhakti) traditions around Krishna and Vishnu, including the childhood and youth of Krishna in the tenth skandha. It has been extensively commented upon across India.

Contents

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Source note. The source edition for this scripture has not been recorded yet. Translations and explanations are credited to their contributors. Nothing on this page should be treated as a verified critical edition unless the record says so.