Sri Brihad Bhagavatamrita, rendered from the Sanskrit into English for the first time, is a classic in Indian spirituality and one of the East’s most significant contributions to the study of philosophy, religious psychology, world religion, and comparative theology.

This 500-year-old text still speaks powerfully to anyone interested academically or personally in the spiritual journey. It retains its original power not only because of the excellent translation and beautiful production, but because it is presented by someone living and breathing the tradition.

It is a gemlike example of the quest genre, with not one, but two spiritual quests described. The heroes of this book are searching for a key to fulfillment more subtle than wealth, health, influence, love, the Fountain of Youth, or even the Holy Grail. They do not want to conquer or exploit; they want to explore the mystery of selfless service which brings an incomparable happiness to the soul.

The real-life setting of the book is compelling. Widowed Uttara, feeling the impending loss of her dying, and only son, Parikshit Maharaja, asks him to teach her the essence of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, (Bhagavata Purana). Sri Brihad Bhagavatamrita is Parikshit’s caring reply to his mother’ spiritual request.

Parikshit Maharaja explains the intricate philosophy of the Srimad-Bhagavatam by narrating the personal quest of two spiritual seekers.

The hero’s quest for the extraordinary, a recurring theme in
literature, reflects the urge of every heart at its noblest to discover
the full possibilities of life. Anyone dissatisfied with the scant
potential of mundane existence will rise in hope and excitement by
reading Sri Brihad Bhagavatamrita.