The Bhagavata Purana, also known as the Srimad Bhagavatam, is a sacred text in Hinduism that focuses on the life and teachings of Lord Krishna. This ancient scripture is comprised of 18,000 verses and is considered one of the most important works in the Vaishnavite tradition. There are several synonyms for the term Bhagavata Purana, including the Bhagavatam, the Krishna Purana, and the Purana of devotion. These synonyms reflect the central themes of the text, which are the divine nature of Krishna, his role as the supreme being, and the importance of devotion or bhakti in achieving liberation or moksha.