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# S.U.M

Srimad-Bhagavatam contains comprehensive knowledge of *bhakta*, *bhakti* and *bhagavan* – this is the sum total of all spiritual wisdom. In [Canto Eleven](https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/11/), we find the compelling exposition from the Nava-yogendras (nine sons of Rishabhadeva), as well as a comprehensive philosophical presentation in the Uddhava-gita. In answer to his request, Krishna instructed Uddhava in the finer details of spiritual practice. Having performed His beautiful pastimes and established the theology of *sanatana-dharma*, Krishna decided to leave the world. Foreseeing that the Yadu dynasty would become dangerously influential after His departure, Krishna first arranged an incredible self-annihilation of His family in a drunken brawl.

> *“We cannot live for a moment without being questioned or without giving answers. Because the Srimad-Bhagavatam deals with questions and answers that are related to Krishna, we can derive the highest satisfaction only by reading and hearing this transcendental literature. One should learn the Srimad- Bhagavatam and make an all-around solution to all problems pertaining to social, political or religious matters. Srimad- Bhagavatam and Krishna are the **sum** total of all things.”*
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> *\~* Srila Prabhupada, [Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.2.5](https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/1/2/5/)

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