King Parikshith who was ever in the Lord’s protection, from the time he was in his mother’s womb, did not get frightened by hearing the fatal curse.

Instead of looking for a way out, he decided that it was time to enthrone his son, and end his life in Prayopavesha, that is by forsaking all food and water, waiting for death. He was serene and calm. He selected the banks of Ganga river, for this purpose. Ganga, is a heavenly river. Holy Ganges is considered to be the most sacred river, and no wonder the King chose its bank for obtaining death.

Now, the Munis or Sages hearing of the King’s Prayopavesha, came to the banks of Ganga, to chant Krishna Leelas, and at that time, Sri Suka Maharshi, son of Veda Vyasa, appeared there. Sri Suka is entirely devoid of attachment and body consciousness and his visit was the most lucky thing to have happened to Parikshith.

Overjoyed at seeing Sukadeva, the King made his obeisance and asked Suka to tell him incidence of God Krisha that which will enlighten not only him, but all who hear about it. And thus starts the discourse