Publisher: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT)
Format: Hardback
Srila Sanatana Goswami, a 15th-century Vaisnava saint and scholar, enriches our understanding with detailed descriptions of Vrindavana, Krishna, and His associates, filling our hearts and minds with higher aspirations in his 'Brhad Bhagavatamrta' (translation: "expanded version of the nectar of the sacred vedic literature, Srimad Bhagavatam").
In Volume One of Sri Brhad-Bhagavatamrta, the wise sage Narada, who deeply loves Krishna, travels from earth to heaven and beyond, seeking the person most blessed by Krishna's mercy. Along the way, he meets many devoted followers of Krishna and sees how each one has been showered with Krishna's blessings. Despite their humility, each devotee points Narada to another devotee they believe to be more deserving. Narada witnesses increasing displays of Krishna's mercy until he finds the ultimate recipients—the exalted gopis of Vraja. Join Narada on this journey and witness his wonder, love, and profound admiration as he realizes the gopis' unmatched devotion to Krishna.
Volume 2 picks up with Gopal Kumara's quest for perfection. While everyone in the spiritual world loves Krishna deeply, their love varies in intensity. Uttara, inspired by Narada's tales from Volume 1, suspects that Krishna must have a realm beyond Vaikuntha, where devotees share even more intimate love with Him. Parikshit then narrates Gopa Kumara's incredible journey to Goloka, the highest realm.
Gopa Kumar's journey is filled with twists as he progresses through higher levels of devotion. With each step, his love for Krishna deepens, and he experiences different realms increasingly saturated with divine love. Despite Krishna's personal attention and mercy, Gopa Kumar remains unsatisfied, driven by an inner longing for more. Yet, the journey transforms him, revealing his unique relationship with Krishna and propelling him closer to his ultimate destination.
Volume 3 concludes this three-part series, offering the essence of Srimad-Bhagavatam's teachings in a narrative format. Gopa Kumara's journey reflects the spiritual quest of every soul, inspiring us to purify our consciousness and mature spiritually. As Gopa Kumara reaches his final destination in Krishna's embrace, readers are uplifted and encouraged to pursue pure Krishna consciousness.
