Shrimad Bhagawat Ki Stutiyo Ka Adhyayana

This document is a comprehensive critical study of the hymns found in the Shrimad Bhagavatam, authored by Dr. Harishankar Pandey. Published by Jain Vishva Bharati, Ladnun, in 1994, the book is dedicated to Gurudev Ganadhipati Shri Tulsi, a proponent of the religion of equality and seeker of world friendship.

The study delves into various aspects of these hymns, highlighting:

• The Nature of Hymns: Examining the essence and characteristics of devotional praises.
• The Psychology of Hymns: Understanding the mental and emotional underpinnings of singing hymns.
• The Tradition of Hymns: Tracing the historical lineage and evolution of hymns.
• Object-Analysis of Bhagavatian Hymns: Analyzing the content and themes of the hymns within the Bhagavatam.
• Philosophical Elements and Divine Forms in Hymns: Exploring the underlying philosophical concepts and the portrayal of deities.
• Poetic Elements: Discussing poetic devices, rasa (aesthetic sentiment), alankara (figures of speech), meter, and language used in the hymns.

The author, Dr. Harishankar Pandey, who holds M.A. degrees in Sanskrit and Prakrit, along with Junior Research Fellowship (NET) and a Ph.D., presents this work as a unique and valuable contribution. It is intended to be beneficial for researchers and the academic world, as well as a profound aid for devotees of the Bhagavatam and those with pure hearts, aiming to awaken and nurture their devotion to the divine.

The book is structured into eight chapters, systematically analyzing the hymns from various perspectives, including their etymology, tradition, sources, classification, object-analysis, philosophical and religious viewpoints, poetic value, rasa and bhava (emotions), figures of speech, and elements of lyrical poetry, meter, and language. The final chapter provides a concluding summary.

The publisher, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the Premchand Tolaram Bafna Charitable Trust, Guwahati (Assam), for their financial support. The book is a testament to the author's meticulous research and dedication to uncovering the profound spiritual and literary significance of the hymns in the Shrimad Bhagavatam.