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I would be careful about reading Mahayana interpretations such as the Mayahana sutras as an elaboration of the Nikayas as they are extremely reliant on Madhyamaka philosophy (Nagarjuna is called a "cryptohindu" by most Theravadins, and most scholars agree). If you want to read the Pali Canon, work through them with editions and read sutras that aren't sectarian, or at least read an interpretation that is closer to the original meaning, rather than 3rd century AD Mahayana quasi-hinduism.

>Creation and everything else flow from him. Directly, and indirectly, he knows of all the objectives. He rules over himself. He is the one who filled the heart of Brahma, the original wise being. The gods are bemused by him. He is like the interaction between energy, water and earth. He is the certain cause behind the three types of creation. He is always his own refuge. He is the one who casts out illusion. He is the absolute truth. We meditate on him. This illustrious Bhagavata was composed by the great sage. It is about supreme dharma and is completely free from deceit, it is for the virtuous who are devoid of envy. Knowledge exists here about true reality and bliss and about uprooting the three kinds of misery. What else is needed to obtain the lord? If a person has cleansed his soul and is faithful, through this, he instantly establishes him in his heart. The sacred texts are like trees that yield all the objects of desire and this represents their ripened fruit. It emerged from Shuka's mouth, with the pulp and juice of amrita. Drink the Bhagavata, the store of juices. O those who possess taste! Savour it repeatedly and become happy on earth.
Is a more based way of starting a book than by praising its virtues?

>further more, another thing that backs up my claims is...