Shloka 19
इत्यावेदितहार्दाय मह्यं स भगवान् पर: । आदिदेशारविन्दाक्ष आत्मन: परमां स्थितिम् ॥ १९ ॥
ity āvedita-hārdāya mahyaṁ sa bhagavān paraḥ ādideśāravindākṣa ātmanaḥ paramāṁ sthitim
When I thus revealed the longing of my heart to the Supreme Bhagavān, the lotus-eyed Lord instructed me about His own supreme, transcendental position.
The words paramāṁ sthitim are significant in this verse. The Lord’s transcendental situation was not even spoken of to Brahmā when the four verses of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (2.9.33-36) were explained. This transcendental situation comprises His dealings with devotees engaged in transcendental loving service, as exhibited at Dvārakā and Vṛndāvana. When the Lord explained His specific transcendental situation, it was meant for Uddhava only, and therefore Uddhava particularly said mahyam (“unto me”), although the great sage Maitreya was also sitting there. Such a transcendental situation is hardly understood by those whose devotion is mixed with speculative knowledge or fruitive activities. The Lord’s activities in confidential love are very rarely disclosed to the general devotees who are attracted by devotion mixed with knowledge and mysticism. Such activities are the inconceivable pastimes of the Lord.
FAQs
This verse says that the Supreme Lord personally instructs the devotee about the soul’s highest position when the devotee sincerely opens his heart—implying that true realization is guided by divine instruction, not mere speculation.
Vidura approached the Lord with sincere inner feelings and spiritual inquiry; after hearing Vidura’s heartfelt disclosure, the Lord responded by giving essential instruction about the soul’s supreme goal.
Practice honest prayer and heartfelt inquiry—approaching God and guru with sincerity—then follow the received guidance steadily, aiming for inner transformation rather than only external ritual.