Srimad Bhagavatam — Prathama Skandha, Shloka 22
Parīkṣit’s Vow on the Gaṅgā and the Advent of Śukadeva Gosvāmī
आश्रुत्य तदृषिगणवच: परीक्षित् समं मधुच्युद् गुरु चाव्यलीकम् । आभाषतैनानभिनन्द्य युक्तान् शुश्रूषमाणश्चरितानि विष्णो: ॥ २२ ॥
āśrutya tad ṛṣi-gaṇa-vacaḥ parīkṣit samaṁ madhu-cyud guru cāvyalīkam ābhāṣatainān abhinandya yuktān śuśrūṣamāṇaś caritāni viṣṇoḥ
The words spoken by the sages were sweet to hear, rich in meaning, aptly expressed, and wholly true. Hearing them, Mahārāja Parīkṣit—eager to listen to the pastimes of Viṣṇu (Śrī Kṛṣṇa)—offered his appreciation to those worthy sages and addressed them with reverence.
FAQs
This verse shows Parīkṣit’s eagerness to hear Viṣṇu’s pastimes from qualified, truthful sages and guru—highlighting attentive hearing as a primary practice of bhakti.
Because their counsel—along with his guru’s instruction—was sincere and authoritative, Parīkṣit respectfully responded, seeking the proper spiritual solution through Viṣṇu-kathā.
Seek guidance from authentic teachers and sincere devotees, and regularly hear or study Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa’s teachings and pastimes with focused attention to cultivate devotion and clarity.