Twelve cantos weave together to form the tapestry of the Bhagavata Purana, with a total of 335 chapters and around 18,000 verses. Think of it as a twelve-season epic series, each “season” diving into a different facet of devotion, cosmology, and divine play.

Canto 1 (19 chapters) lays the groundwork: creation, the glory of bhakti, and the story of King Parīkṣit.
Canto 2 (10) explores the guru-disciple relationship and cosmological layers.
Canto 3 (32) journeys through universal history—great dynasties rise and fall like fleeting trends.
Canto 4 (31) meditates on the Supreme Being’s manifestations, from Narasiṃha to Vāmana.
Canto 5 (29) celebrates Varāha, time’s mysteries, and kingly virtues.
Canto 6 (18) recounts Dhruva’s unwavering devotion, a beacon for anyone tackling life’s curveballs.
Canto 7 (13) narrates the fabled Pracetas and the awakening of divine love.
Canto 8 (22) highlights Kapila Muni’s wisdom and Sankhya philosophy—almost like getting a crash course in Vedic mindfulness.
Canto 9 (4) offers a succinct but potent glimpse at creation’s golden egg.
Canto 10 (90) steals the show—Krishna’s birth, childhood pranks, heroic deeds and the enchanting Rāsa‐dance. It reads like the blockbuster of the saga.
Canto 11 (11) turns introspective: Uddhava’s farewell, cosmic vision and the art of detachment.
Canto 12 (56) wraps up with prophetic teachings, signs of the age of Kali and the promise of salvation.

Modern devotees often binge-read certain cantos—especially the beloved 10th—much like catching up on the latest hit stream. Yet each canto adds a unique color to the grand mosaic, ensuring that whether one skims lightly or delves deep, there’s always a fresh insight waiting around the next chapter.