This first volume of the Bhagavat-sandarbha includes the first 60 Anucchedas of the work. First, there is discussion of how the Absolute Truth is manifested in three features; as Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan. Next is a discussion of the various potencies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, including the potency that manifests the living entities. It is proven beyond doubt that the Supreme Lord is always the absolute controller of all His potencies, and that there is no question of Him coming under their control, especially under the control of the external energy, known as maya. The potency of maya is described at great length, and the Supreme Lord's existence beyond the jurisdiction of maya is firmly established. Then there is a discussion of the qualities and opulences of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the multifarious forms of the Supreme Lord.