Bhagvat Mahapuranam Part-1 (Code 1577)

DETAILS: 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ GITA PRESS, GORAKHPUR
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 1905
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Bengali
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 984 pages
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1900 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Bhagvat Mahapuranam Part-1 (Code 1577), published by the legendary Gita Press, Gorakhpur, is one of the most revered and sought-after text-critical editions of the Srimad Bhagavatam available in the Hindi language. In the global ecosystem of sacred literature, Gita Press catalog codes (such as Code 1577) serve as definitive identifiers for specific editions, text layouts, and bindings. This particular code represents the illustrated, large-format (Pradhan/Deluxe) Hindi translation volume covering the first half of the epic Purana. The core philosophy of this text centers on absolute devotion (Parabhakti), cosmic surrender, and the realization of the supreme consciousness (Brahman/Bhagavan)—serving as a spiritual map that guides the human soul away from worldly illusion (Maya) toward ultimate liberation.

The volume is structured as a beautiful, verse-by-verse presentation where the original Sanskrit shlokas are accompanied by word-by-word structural breakdowns and clear, fluid Hindi prose translations. Rather than functioning as a dry, historical chronicle, Part-1 introduces the reader to the deep philosophical foundations of the Vaishnava tradition. It maps out the lineage of cosmic creation, details the twenty-four incarnations of Lord Vishnu, and contains profound philosophical monologues, including the famous Chatushloki Bhagavatam (the four core verses that contain the essence of the entire Purana).