By Anil Hattangadi (Recap given by Geetha Gopi on 28 Nov 2002)

In Slokas 1 to 15, Narada Muni explains the cause for Sage Vyasa’s sadness and instructs him to narrate the glories of Lord as the remedy.

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By Anil Hattangadi (Recap given by Geetha Gopi on 21 Nov 2002)

In these Slokas, Sage Suta narrates the history of Srimad Bhagavatam in reply to the questions of the sages assembled at Naimisharanya conducting various sacrifices for the welfare of the world.

Veda Vyasa, the author of Vedas could foresee the imminent erosion of values of Sanatana Dharma in the age of Kali. The vision of saints and sages is not limited by time, as they do not see with bodily equipment. Vyasa could see that people in Kaliyuga will have very special qualities; ill health, loss of faith in spiritual subjects, lack of resolve and dull head. How many of us remember our New Year resolutions let alone following it!!

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By Anil Hattangadi (Recap given by Chitra on 14 Nov 2002)

In these Slokas, discussion between Sage Saunaka and Suka regarding the origin of Bhagavatam is dealt with. This included the narration of the incident where the damsels who were bathing in a pond were at ease when Sage Suka passed by but not when his father Sage Vyasa did so. It was because they realized that Sage Suka’s heart was purity personified and he saw the same ‘Atman’ as manifest in every being.

A similar story of Sage Suka holding his equanimity while visiting King Janaka also narrated and classification of Rishis into Raja Rishi, Deva Rishi, Brahma Rishi and present day Rishis like our Guruji was discussed. A story of a Satsangi who met a Sage in Himalayas through whom he was guided to the path of realizing the divine presence in every one was also described.

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