Shloka 7
Nārada’s Arrival, the Nine Yogendras, and the Foundations of Bhāgavata-dharma
ब्रह्मंस्तथापि पृच्छामो धर्मान् भागवतांस्तव । यान् श्रुत्वा श्रद्धया मर्त्यो मुच्यते सर्वतोभयात् ॥ ७ ॥
brahmaṁs tathāpi pṛcchāmo dharmān bhāgavatāṁs tava yān śrutvā śraddhayā martyo mucyate sarvato bhayāt
O Brahmane, obwohl schon dein Anblick mich zufriedenstellt, möchte ich dich dennoch nach den Pflichten des Bhāgavata-dharma fragen. Wer sie gläubig hört, wird von jeder Art Furcht befreit.
According to Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, Nārada Muni might have been reluctant to instruct Vasudeva because of natural respect for Vasudeva’s exalted position as the father of Kṛṣṇa. Nārada might have thought that since Vasudeva was already perfect in Kṛṣṇa consciousness there was no need to instruct him in the process of devotional service. Therefore, anticipating Nārada’s possible reluctance, Vasudeva specifically requested Nārada to preach to him about devotional service to Kṛṣṇa. This is the symptom of a pure devotee. A pure devotee of Kṛṣṇa never considers himself exalted. To the contrary, he meekly feels that his devotional service is most imperfect but that somehow or other Lord Kṛṣṇa, out of His causeless mercy, is accepting such imperfect service. Caitanya Mahāprabhu has stated in this regard:
FAQs
Bhāgavata-dharma is the devotional path centered on hearing and practicing teachings about the Lord; this verse emphasizes that faithful hearing of these teachings liberates a person from fear.
In the assembly of King Nimi, the exalted Yogendras are requested to explain the devotional principles that grant liberation; this verse frames that request as a sincere inquiry for fear-destroying spiritual guidance.
Regularly hear or study Srimad Bhagavatam from authentic sources with a receptive, trusting attitude, and let that hearing shape daily choices—this cultivates inner steadiness and reduces anxiety and fear.