L - Love (7-11)

Srimad-Bhagavatam’s purpose is to assist the reader in reawakening pure love of Krishna, which is lying dormant within everyone’s heart. Suta Goswami described the remarkable devotees who preceded Maharaja Pariksit, and the spotless devotion they exuded. The examples of Uttara, the Pandavas, Kunti and Bhismadeva highlight the loving surrender that Krishna’s devotees embody, and the intimate reciprocation that He graciously extends. In their exchanges with Krishna, many beautiful prayers are recited (stuti), which attract the mercy of the Lord (kripa) and help the devotee reawaken pure love (rati).