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| Dasakam | Title / Main Theme | Key Verse Numbers | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | The Form & Greatness of the Lord | 1β10 | | 2 | The Uniqueness of the Lordβs Divine Form | 1β10 | | 3 | Prayer for Bhakti & Freedom from Illusions | 1β10 | | 4 | The Eightfold Yoga Practice | 1β10 | | 5 | The Origin of the Primordial Elements | 1β10 | | 6 | The Vision of the Cosmic Form (Virat Purusha) | 1β10 | | 7 | The Penance of Brahma | 1β10 | | 8 | The Deluge & the Birth of Brahma | 1β10 | | 9 | The Creation of the Universe | 1β10 | | 10 | The Cosmic Egg & the Manifestation of Vishnu | 1β10 | | 11 | The Story of Dhruvaβs Devotion | 1β10 | | 12 | The Story of Prahlada & the Triumph of Bhakti | 1β10 | | 13 | The Churning of the Ocean (Amrita Manthan) | 1β10 | | 14 | The Descent of Ganga & the Story of Bhagiratha | 1β10 | | 15 | The Story of Rishabha & Bharata | 1β10 | | 16 | The Story of King Prithu & the Earth | 1β10 | | 17 | The Story of the Pracetasas | 1β10 | | 18 | The Story of Puranjana (Allegory of the Body) | 1β10 | | 19 | The Life of King Nimi & the Birth of Mithila | 1β10 | | 20 | The Story of Narada & the Supreme Truth | 1β10 | | 21 | The Story of King Vena & the Birth of Prithu | 1β10 | | 22 | The Appearance of Dattatreya & His Teachings | 1β10 | | 23 | The Story of the Earth as a Cow & King Prithu | 1β10 | | 24 | The Story of King Purukutsa & the Gandharva | 1β10 | | 25 | The Story of King Shibi & His Sacrifice | 1β10 | | 26 | The Story of King Yayati & the Cycle of Desire | 1β10 | | 27 | King Yayatiβs Fall & the Path to Liberation | 1β10 | | 28 | The Story of King Nahusha & the Curse | 1β10 | | 29 | The Story of King DuαΉ£manta & Shakuntala | 1β10 | | 30 | The Story of King Bharata & the Deer | 1β10 | | 31 | The Story of the Sage Jadabharata & His Silence | 1β10 | | 32 | The Glory of the Ganga River | 1β10 | | 33 | The Story of King Gayaβs Great Sacrifice | 1β10 | | 34 | The Story of King Rantideva & His Compassion | 1β10 | | 35 | The Story of the Devotee, Uddhava | 1β10 | | 36 | The Story of the King Nriga & the Curse of a Lizard | 1β10 | | 37 | The Story of King Muchukunda & His Boon | 1β10 | | 38 | The Story of King Sharyati & His Daughters | 1β10 | | 39 | The Story of King Raivata & the Proposal of Marriage | 1β10 | | 40 | The Story of King Kakudmi & the City of Kushasthali | 1β10 | | 41 | The Story of King Yudhishthira & the Rajasuya Yajna | 1β10 | | 42 | The Story of the King of Kashi & the Curse | 1β10 | | 43 | The Story of Lord Krishnaβs Descent & the Prophecy | 1β10 | | 44 | The Birth of Krishna & the Exchange of Babies | 1β10 | | 45 | The Childhood Pastimes of Krishna in Vrindavana | 1β10 | | 46 | The Slaying of Putana, Shakatasura, & Trinavarta | 1β10 | | 47 | The Story of the Naming Ceremony & the Yashodaβs Bondage | 1β10 | | 48 | The Story of the Yamalarjuna Trees (The VrikshaβBandhana) | 1β10 | | 49 | The Killing of the Demons Vatsasura, Bakasura, & Aghasura | 1β10 | | 50 | The Story of the Kaliya Serpent & the Dance on His Hoods | 1β10 | | 51 | The Slaying of the Demon Aghasura | 1β10 | | 52 | The Story of the Forest Fire & the Protection of the Cowherds | 1β10 | | 53 | The Story of the Demon Pralamba & the Victory of the Cowherds | 1β10 | | 54 | The Story of the Demon Dhenuka & the Tala Trees | 1β10 | | 55 | The Story of the Demon Vyoma & the Theft of the Garments | 1β10 | | 56 | The Slaying of the Demon Aghasura & the Delight of the Gopas | 1β10 | | 57 | The Story of the Stealing of the Boys & the Escape | 1β10 | | 58 | The Story of the Brahmanaβs Wife & the Miracle of Krishna | 1β10 | | 59 | The Story of the Demon Sankhachuda & the Theft of the Gem | 1β10 | | 60 | The Story of the Demon Arishta & the Victory of the Cowherds | 1β10 | | 61 | The Story of the Demon Keshi & the Victory of Krishna | 1β10 | | 62 | The Story of the Demon Dvivida & the Victory of Balarama | 1β10 | | 63 | The Story of the Demon Naraka & the Earrings of Aditi | 1β10 | | 64 | The Story of the Demon Bana & the Fight with Shiva | 1β10 | | 65 | The Story of the Demon Vana & the Burning of the City | 1β10 | | 66 | The Story of the Demon King Pitha & the Rescue of the Cowherds | 1β10 | | 67 | The Story of the Demon Mura & the Victory of Krishna | 1β10 | | 68 | The Story of the Demon Narakasura & the Earrings of Aditi | 1β10 | | 69 | The Story of the Demon Bana & the Marriage of Usha | 1β10 | | 70 | The Story of the Demon Shrigala & the Victory of Krishna | 1β10 | | 71 | The Story of the Demon Vrikshasura & the Killing of the Demons | 1β10 | | 72 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Prophecy of His Death | 1β10 | | 73 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Killing of the Demons | 1β10 | | 74 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Arrival of Krishna | 1β10 | | 75 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Wrestling Arena | 1β10 | | 76 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Killing of Kamsa | 1β10 | | 77 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Liberation of Devaki | 1β10 | | 78 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Installation of Ugrasena | 1β10 | | 79 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Departure of Krishna | 1β10 | | 80 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Return of Krishna | 1β10 | | 81 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Wedding of Rukmini | 1β10 | | 82 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Victory over Shishupala | 1β10 | | 83 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Defeat of Jarasandha | 1β10 | | 84 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Rescue of Rukmini | 1β10 | | 85 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Marriage of Rukmini | 1β10 | | 86 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Abduction of Rukmini | 1β10 | | 87 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the War with Jarasandha | 1β10 | | 88 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Death of Shishupala | 1β10 | | 89 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Defeat of the Demon Naraka | 1β10 | | 90 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Rescue of the 16,000 Women | 1β10 | | 91 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Journey to Dwarka | 1β10 | | 92 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Kingdom of Dwarka | 1β10 | | 93 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Family of Krishna | 1β10 | | 94 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Dynasty of Krishna | 1β10 | | 95 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Glory of Krishna | 1β10 | | 96 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Path of Bhakti | 1β10 | | 97 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Message of the Gita | 1β10 | | 98 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Final Victory | 1β10 | | 99 | The Story of the Demon Kamsa & the Return of Krishna | 1β10 | | 100 | The Poetβs Direct Vision of the Lord & the Prayer for Grace | 1β10 |
The 100 Dasakams can be broadly categorized into three parts: 1. Dasakam 1-10: Introduction and The Nature of God