Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 26
Nimi Questions the Yogendras: Māyā, Cosmic Dissolution, Guru-Śaraṇāgati, Bhakti, and Deity Worship
श्रद्धां भागवते शास्त्रेऽनिन्दामन्यत्र चापि हि । मनोवाक्कर्मदण्डं च सत्यं शमदमावपि ॥ २६ ॥
śraddhāṁ bhāgavate śāstre ’nindām anyatra cāpi hi mano-vāk-karma-daṇḍaṁ ca satyaṁ śama-damāv api
ينبغي أن تكون له ثقة راسخة في شاسترا البهاگڤاتا: فباتباع الكتب التي تصف أمجاد بهگوان ينال المرء كل نجاح في الحياة. وفي الوقت نفسه يتجنب التجديف على سائر الكتب. وليضبط ذهنه وكلامه وأعماله ضبطًا صارمًا، وليقل الحق دائمًا، وليُخضع العقل والحواس لسيطرة تامة (شَمَ-دَمَ).
The definition of śraddhā, or faith, is given as follows in Caitanya-caritāmṛta ( Madhya 22.62) :
FAQs
This verse teaches that a sincere seeker should avoid fault-finding and cultivate a respectful, non-critical attitude, which supports devotion and inner purity.
In the teachings connected with Uddhava and the Avadhūta’s wisdom, Śukadeva highlights practical virtues—faith in Bhāgavata, restraint, and truthfulness—as foundations for steady bhakti and realization.
Practice pausing before speaking, reducing impulsive reactions, choosing truthful and beneficial words, and aligning daily habits with spiritual goals—so mind, speech, and actions support devotion rather than distraction.