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Canto Eight: Withdrawal of the Cosmic Creations
Chapter 1
The Manus, Administrators of the Universe
Chapter 2
The Elephant Gajendra’s Crisis
Chapter 3
Gajendra’s Prayers of Surrender
Chapter 4
Gajendra Returns to the Spiritual World
Chapter 5
The Demigods Appeal to the Lord for Protection
Chapter 6
The Demigods and Demons Declare a Truce
Chapter 7
Lord Śiva Saves the Universe by Drinking Poison
Chapter 8
The Churning of the Milk Ocean
Chapter 9
The Lord Incarnates as Mohinī-Mūrti
Chapter 10
The Battle Between the Demigods and the Demons
Chapter 11
King Indra Annihilates the Demons
Chapter 12
The Mohinī-mūrti Incarnation Bewilders Lord Śiva
Chapter 13
Description of Future Manus
Chapter 14
The System of Universal Management
Chapter 15
Bali Mahārāja Conquers the Heavenly Planets
Chapter 16
Executing the Payo-vrata Process of Worship
Chapter 17
The Supreme Lord Agrees to Become Aditi’s Son
Chapter 18
Lord Vāmanadeva, the Dwarf Incarnation
Chapter 19
Lord Vāmanadeva Begs Charity from Bali Mahārāja
Chapter 20
Bali Mahārāja Surrenders the Universe
Chapter 21
Bali Mahārāja Arrested by the Lord
Chapter 22
Bali Mahārāja Surrenders His Life
Chapter 23
The Demigods Regain the Heavenly Planets
Chapter 24