Glimpses of the subjects of Harivamsa

Vaishampayana said — О Janamejaya, now the episodes discussed in the Harivamsa are being recited in a chronological order. In the first Harivamsa Parva the subject of the initial creation of the world has been discussed. Then there is the discussion of the bhiita - creation.

Then there is the story of Prthu, the son of Vena. The origin of Manus has been discussed the birth of the race of Vaivasvata Manu, besides the story of Dhundhumara.

Then there is the story of Galava, the description of Iksavakii dynasty, besides the Pitri-kalpa or Sraddha. Thereafter the birth of the some as Budha has been discussed.

Thereafter the race of Amavasu has been described, which enhances the glory of the reciter and the listeners. Then there is the episode of the fall of Indra from his position and his regaining his lost position.

Then there is the story of establishment of Devadasa the story of the king TriSanku, the story of Yayati and the description of Puruvamsa.

Then there is the story of the advent of Shri Krishna and the story in brief of the Syamantaka gem has been told. Thereafter the incarnations of lord Visnu have been mentioned.

Then the war of Taraka has been described, after which Brahmaloka has been described. There is the story of lord Visnu's waking up from the yoganidra. Then there is the discussion between the earth and Brahma, besides the incarnation of the gods on earth, in part.

In the Visnu Parva, there is the description of the words spoken to Kariisa by Narada; lord Visnu’s pulling the creatures sleeping in the water, who belonged to the Daitya — Sadgarbha, and handing them over to the goddess of sleep, then prayer to Arya — the goddess, the description of the incarnation of Shri Krishna in a comprehensive manner, his visit to Braj of cows, the upturning of cart, killing of PUtana, uprooting of the twin Arjuna trees, witnessing of the wolves by the cowherds. Living of all the cowherds of Braj in Vrindavana, is the subject discussed therein.

Then there is the description of the rain. Then there is the defeat of the serpent Kaliya-living in Yamuna. Departure of the serpent Kaliya, killing of Dhenukasura and Pralambhasura by Balarama, discription of winter season, starting of the yajiia of Gandharva, raising of Govardhana by Shri Krishna, his consecration over the position of Govinda Krishna’s sports with the milkmaids, killing of Aristhasura by him and deputing Akrura by Kamsa to Braja, and other such episodes are included in the Visnu Parva.

Then the words of Andhaka spoken by him to Kamsa, the killing of KesI, arrival of Akriira in Braja, his viewing Nagaloka in the Yamuna, during his return from Braja the breaking of the bow of Kamsa, by Krishna. Talk of Kamsa with Canura and Mustika killing of Kuvalayapldha — the elephant, Canura and Mustika from Andhra country. Then there is the mention of the killing of Kamsa, lamenting of the wives of Kamsa, the crowing of Ugrasena, and assurance of Shri Krishna to Yadavas, are discussed therein.

Then there is the matter of Shri Krishna and Balarama's return from Gurukula, after completing their studies, surrounding of Mathura by Jarasandha, and his retreat after getting defeated, them there is the speech of Vikadru, Shri Krishna and Balarama's meeting with Parasurama, and their talk with him, all of them reach the Gomanta mountain, the attack of Jarasandha, burning of Gomantaka mountain by Kamsa, arrival of Balarama and Shri Krishna at Karvirapura city, killing of Shrigala by Shri Krishna, then the return of both of them to Mathura have been discussed in the Parva.

Thereafter, the stretching of Yamuna by Balarama, departure of Yadavas from Mathura, killing of Kalayavana in a strange manner, are the topics discussed therein.

Then there is the building of the city of Dvaraka, abduction of Rukmini and her marriage with Krishna, killing of Rukmi, by Balarama, have been brought out. In the sixty second chapter, the glory of Baladeva has been highlighted and in the Chapter 109, Pradyumna, is taught the Ahnika - stotra by Baladeva.

In the sixty third chapter, the killing of Narakasura has been mentioned. Then there is the story of usurping of the Parijata tree from the heaven and its trasplant in the city of Dvaraka, then entry in the court, the speech of Narada and discription of the tradition of the race of Vrsnis.

Then there is the discussion about the sea voyage of Shri Krishna, the excitement of water sport. Drinking of the warriors of Bhima-Varhsa. The arrival of chhalikeya Gandharva on earth, at the command of

Shri Hari, the story of the abduction of Bhanumati — the daughter of Bhanu, the killing of Sambhasura, the story of Dhanya, the glory of Vasudeva, besides the detailed descriptions of the wars of Banasura are the topics discussed in the Harivamsa Parva.

In the third — Bhavisya Parva, the future royal dynasties, and the future age of Kali have been discussed. Then the genises and the evolution of Puskara have been brought out in details. Thereafter, the incarnations of Varaha, Nrsirhha, and Vamana, have been described in an interesting manner.

Then there is a mention of Shri Krishna's journey to Kailasa, killing of Paundra, besides Hamsa and Dimbha.

O excellent king, then there is the story of the destruction of Tripura by Mahadeva. Thus this is the gist of the episodes of the Harivamsa, which destroys all the sins.

О best of the Kuru race, a person who listens to the subject, attentively in the morning, he succeeds in all his efforts, and achieves the place of Visnu. These stories bestow wealth, glory and long life besides the pleasure and the beautitude.

Here ends chapter — 134, of Bhavisya Parva of the Harivariisa Purana, a supplement of the epic of Mahabharata, relating to the chronology of event of Harivamsa. (Vrs. 1-31, P.T. = 14,908)

Janamejaya said — "0 best of the ascetics, now you tell me, what is the reward for listening to the Harivamsa Purana and what should be given in charity at the time of the completion of the recitation"?

Vaishampayana said — О Best of the race of Bharata, after listening to the Harivamsa Purana all the sins earned with the body, speech, and the mind, are destroyed, in the same way as the darkness disappears at the rise of the sun.

The merit one achieves, by listening to the recital of the eighteen Puranas, the same merit is achieved by a devotee of Visnu by the hearing of the recital of Harivamsa.

A person, who listens with devotion a single verse of Harivamsa or half or a quarter of it, he surely proceeds to the abode of lord Visnu.

О king, in the age of Kali, taking refuge in Jambudvipa, the number of the listeners of the Purana would decline and would be even rare, My words thus spoken are true. The ladies desirous of having a son, must listen to this Purana.

A person who is desirous of achieving the reward as prescribed in the scriptures, the listener should give away daksina to the orator or reciter as per his means, or three niskas of gold.

For the sake of one’s own welfare, he should give away to the reciter, the costumes, and a white cow with calf, with her horns decorated with gold.

О best of Bharata’s race, he jhould also be given ornaments for both his hands, besides the ear-rings for the ears. In addition to this a palanquin should also be given to him.

О Naresvara, the land should also be given to the reciter, because, there is no other charity comparable to the charity of land.

A person who listens or recites Harivamsa, he getting relieved of all the sins, proceeds to the abode of lord Visnu.

O best of Bharata's race, by so doing, he redeems his manes of the past eleven generations, together with his son, his wife and himself.

О Naresvara, the listener should perform homa equivalent to one tenth of its verses.

With the mere mention of its name, a person is relieved of all the sins, by listening to it, the childless person gets a son, and a pauper achieves the riches.

A person who achieves the merit of Asvamedha or Naramedha yajha, Shri Hari bestows on him the same merit, by his listening to this Purana.

The sins like brahmahatya killing of foetus, killing of the cow, drinking of wine, sex with the preceptor's wife, are washed out if a person attentively listens to this Purana. There is nothing to be thought otherwise in this respect.

I have narrated to you the enormous glory of Shri Krishna. The one who listens to it or reads it, he achieves the excellent reward during this world.

Here ends chapter — 135, of Bhavisya Parva of the Harivamsa Purana, a supplement of the epic of the Mahabharata, relating to the glory of Harivamsa. (Vrs. 1-17, P.T. = 14,925)

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