According to Vedic tradition, these "Hymns of Brahma" were recited or sung countless millennia ago by the first embodied being, Lord Brahma, just before he created the universe. The book consists of a brief description of Brahma's enlightenment by Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, followed by Brahma's extraordinarily beautiful prayers elucidating the content of his revelation. Although the whole of the Brahma-samhita has not been located, the fifth chapter stands alone as a short but complete work. Srila Jiva Gosvami has written a commentary "Dig-darsani-tika" which is included.

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The Sri Brahma Samhita, is a work of Hindu scripture from the 12th century. This translation provides continuity with Vedic tradition, reflecting the words intended by the original author, rather than sectarian interpretation.