Srimad Bhagavata Mahapuranam With Three Commentaries- Set of 12 Skandhas In 14 Volumes(An Old and Rare Book)

DETAILS: 

• Publisher: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati
  
• Author: N.C.V. Narasimha Acharya and Radhakrishna Sharma
  
• Language: SANSKRIT ONLY
  
• Pages: 9315
  
• Cover: HARDCOVER
  
• Weight 21.32 kg
  
• Edition: 2016

ABOUT THE BOOK

Srimad Bhagavata Mahapuranam With Three Commentaries, systematically organized into a definitive 12-Skandha, 14-volume library set, is an unparalleled critical edition of the crown jewel of Puranic literature. Spearheaded by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) under the specialized Sri Bhagavata Project, this monumental textual restoration represents the absolute zenith of traditional Vaishnava textual scholarship. The core philosophy of this text centers on illustrating advanced philosophical principles through the ecstatic lens of Bhakti Yoga (devotion)—acting as a practical, narrative extension of the Bhagavad Gita and serving as an direct exposition of the sacred Gayatri Mantra.

Historically, many printings of the Bhagavata Purana isolate the text or offer only a singular philosophical perspective. The TTD project completely revolutionized this domain by tracking down numerous ancient source scripts to construct a rigorous critical edition. This 14-volume set presents the original, immaculate Sanskrit verses seamlessly paired alongside three foundational, historic commentaries representing the three great schools of Vedanta: the non-dualist/qualified perspectives of Sridhar Swami, Veeraraghava, and Vijayadhwaja. This design transforms the compendium from a simple devotional reader into an intensive, multi-dimensional theological classroom.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The realization of this monumental text-critical edition was driven by the lifework of two distinct stalwarts of modern South Indian Sanskrit scholarship:

• Dr. N.C.V. Narasimha Acharya (Swami): A widely celebrated Sanskrit scholar and recipient of the prestigious President's Award. As the Chief Editor of the project, his deep command over classical Sanskrit grammar (Nahw/Sarf) and Puranic hermeneutics shaped the editorial structure before he reached the lotus feet of the Lord during the publication cycle.
• Dr. P. Radhakrishna Sharma: An eminent academician who worked closely on the initial volumes (such as the critical collation of Skandhas II and III), ensuring that the complex variants across manuscripts were tracked with absolute precision.

Their collective writing style is deeply traditional yet academically transparent. They avoid adding personalized modern biases into the footnotes, choosing instead to present clean, verified Sanskrit texts and lets the massive intellectual strength of the three historical commentators speak for itself.