Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 7
Diti’s Untimely Desire and the Birth-Cause of the Asura Line
Prelude to Hiranyākṣa–Varāha
अथात्रापीतिहासोऽयं श्रुतो मे वर्णित: पुरा । ब्रह्मणा देवदेवेन देवानामनुपृच्छताम् ॥ ७ ॥
athātrāpītihāso ’yaṁ śruto me varṇitaḥ purā brahmaṇā deva-devena devānām anupṛcchatām
This history of the fight between the Lord as a boar and the demon Hiraṇyākṣa was heard by me in a year long ago as it was described by the foremost of the demigods, Brahmā, when he was questioned by the other demigods.
FAQs
This verse emphasizes that Bhagavatam’s teachings are preserved as sacred history heard from realized authorities—here, Brahmā—and passed on through authentic narration.
He introduces the upcoming episode by grounding it in a prior dialogue where the demigods questioned Brahmā, establishing the account’s authority and context.
Seek wisdom through reliable sources and lineage—learn spiritual principles by hearing from trustworthy teachers rather than speculation or hearsay.