Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 7
Nābhāga’s Inheritance, Śiva’s Verdict, and the Rise of Ambarīṣa—Prelude to Durvāsā’s Offense
ममेदमृषिभिर्दत्तमिति तर्हि स्म मानव: । स्यान्नौ ते पितरि प्रश्न: पृष्टवान् पितरं यथा ॥ ७ ॥
mamedam ṛṣibhir dattam iti tarhi sma mānavaḥ syān nau te pitari praśnaḥ pṛṣṭavān pitaraṁ yathā
Nābhāga then said, “These riches belong to me. The great saintly persons have delivered them to me.” When Nābhāga said this, the black-looking person replied, “Let us go to your father and ask him to settle our disagreement.” In accordance with this, Nābhāga inquired from his father.
FAQs
This verse highlights that certain sacred items or instructions are received through ṛṣis (sages), emphasizing the authority of saintly transmission and the purity of such gifts.
He reassures the listener that he can clarify doubts related to the father, positioning himself as a trustworthy source—like speaking directly to one’s father—within the unfolding narrative.
Seek guidance from credible, saintly sources and ask sincere questions about one’s roots, duties, and values—approaching elders and teachers with the same trust and respect shown here.