Examine the famous Bhagavata-Purana, a collection of stories and theologies of Vaisnava Hinduism, with a focus on selected readings from the tenth book or canto of the text, which contains a theological biography of Krsna. Develop both broad and deep knowledge of the text, and explore its significance within Sanskrit intellectual, literary, and religious histories. Sanskrit 330 (Topic: Bhagavata Purana) and 330C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.