Total Theology in Ten Subjects

Chapter 10

Sukadeva Goswami then expanded on the four verses and enumerated the ten primary subjects of Srimad-Bhagavatam. He continued on to briefly describe elemental creation (sarga) and secondary creation (visarga). Sarga usually happens at the beginning of Brahma’s life and visarga at the beginning of Brahma’s day. Although the Lord is the overseer of creation, His primary interest is to enjoy spiritual pastimes with His loving associates. Thus, He delegates the responsibilities of universal affairs to the demigods.

The first nine topics of Srimad-Bhagavatam are enumerated simply to introduce one to the tenth, most special and sublime topic – the most beautiful Lord Krishna, who is the ultimate shelter of everything (asraya).