When I was realizing Srimad Bhagavatam one day, Sri Svarupa Damodara Prabhu appeared in my realization and instructed me, “By the order of Mahaprabhu, arrange the verses of Srimad Bhagavatam under the categories of sambandha, abhidheya, and prayojana. Then, by the mercy of Sriman Mahaprabhu, this book will be accepted in the assembly of Vaisnavas as a book for daily recitation.” By that inspiration only, this fallen servant Bhaktivinoda compiled this book.