Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 30
Bhakti as the Easy and Supreme Yoga: Seeing Kṛṣṇa in All and Uddhava’s Departure to Badarikāśrama
नैतत्त्वया दाम्भिकाय नास्तिकाय शठाय च । अशुश्रूषोरभक्ताय दुर्विनीताय दीयताम् ॥ ३० ॥
naitat tvayā dāmbhikāya nāstikāya śaṭhāya ca aśuśrūṣor abhaktāya durvinītāya dīyatām
Ne transmets pas cet enseignement à l’hypocrite, à l’athée ou au fourbe; ni à celui qui n’écoute pas avec foi, qui n’est pas dévot ou qui manque d’humilité.
FAQs
In Bhagavatam 11.29.30, Kṛṣṇa says this confidential truth should not be given to the hypocritical, atheistic, deceitful, unwilling-to-hear, non-devotional, or undisciplined person—implying receptivity and devotion are essential qualifications.
Kṛṣṇa is concluding and safeguarding His intimate teachings to Uddhava, instructing him to transmit them responsibly only to qualified recipients so the message of bhakti is honored and properly understood.
Share sacred teachings with discernment: prioritize sincere seekers who are respectful and willing to learn, and avoid argumentative or mocking audiences—offer them basic kindness and example rather than confidential instruction.