Canto 3: The Status Quo

Questions by Vidura

Remembrance of Lord Kṛṣṇa

The Lord's Pastimes Out of Vṛndāvana

Vidura Approaches Maitreya

Vidura's Talks with Maitreya

Creation of the Universal Form

Further Inquires by Vidura

Manifestation of Brahmā from Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu

Brahmā's Prayers for Creative Energy

Divisions of the Creation

Calculation of Time, from the Atom

Creation of the Kumāras and Others

The Appearance of Lord Varāha

Pregnancy of Diti in the Evening

Description of the Kingdom of God

The Two Doorkeepers of Vaikuṇṭha, Jaya and Vijaya, Cursed by the Sages

Victory of Hiraṇyākṣa Over All the Directions of the Universe

The Battle Between Lord Boar and the Demon Hiraṇyākṣa

The Killing of the Demon Hiraṇyākṣa

Conversation Between Maitreya and Vidura

Conversation Between Manu and Kardama

The Marriage of Kardama Muni and Devahūti

Devahūti's Lamentation

The Renunciation of Kardama Muni

The Glories of Devotional Service

Fundamental Principles of Material Nature

Understanding Material Nature

Kapila's Instructions on the Execution of Devotional Service

Explanation of Devotional Service by Lord Kapila

Description by Lord Kapila of Adverse Fruitive Activities

Lord Kapila's Instructions on the Movements of the Living Entities

Entanglement in Fruitive Activities

Activities of Kapila