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Copyright © 2017 by Edwin F. Bryant
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First edition, 2017
Part 3 was originally published, in slightly different form, in Krishna: The Beautiful Legend of God, translated by Edwin F. Bryant (Penguin Books, 2003).
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Bryant, Edwin F. (Edwin Francis), 1957– author.
Title: Bhakti yoga: tales and teachings from the Bhagavata Purana / Edwin F. Bryant.
Description: New York: North Point Press, 2017. | Includes bibliographical references.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016032533 | ISBN 9780865477759 (paperback) | ISBN 9780374714390 (e-book)
Subjects: LCSH: Yoga, Bhakti. | Krishna (Hindu deity)—Cult. | Puranas. Bhåagavatapuråaòna—Criticism, interpretation, etc. | BISAC: RELIGION / Spirituality. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Yoga.
Classification: LCC BL1238.56.B53 B78 2017 | DDC 294.5/436—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016032533
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