*SKANDHA II., CHAP. 10.*
The next question of Raja Parikshit was most comprehensive. It related
to all knowledge of the Universe in all details. In answering the
question, Suka related the whole of the Purana, from beginning to end.
In doing so, the Muni gave a short introduction as to the history of the
Purana. When Brahma regained his drowsy consciousness at the dawn of the
present Kalpa, he knew not how to bring back the former state of things.
He practised Tapas. Then Bhagavan appeared and related to him the
Bhagavata Purana. Brahma taught the Purana to his son Narada. Narada
gave it to Vyasa, and Vyasa to his son Suka.