Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 3
Varṇāśrama-Dharma and the Thirty Qualities of a Human Being
भवान्प्रजापते: साक्षादात्मज: परमेष्ठिन: । सुतानां सम्मतो ब्रह्मंस्तपोयोगसमाधिभि: ॥ ३ ॥
bhavān prajāpateḥ sākṣād ātmajaḥ parameṣṭhinaḥ sutānāṁ sammato brahmaṁs tapo-yoga-samādhibhiḥ
Ô meilleur des brāhmaṇas, tu es le fils direct de Prajāpati, le Parameṣṭhi Brahmā. Par tes austérités, ton yoga mystique et ton samādhi, tu es reconnu comme le plus éminent de ses fils.
FAQs
It praises Nārada as the direct son of Brahmā and as the most respected among Brahmā’s sons due to his austerity, yoga, and samādhi—signs of profound spiritual realization.
In the context of instructing on dharma and ideal social-spiritual order, Prahlāda first honors Nārada—the revered authority and saintly teacher—before presenting teachings grounded in purity and realization.
By adopting disciplined habits (tapasya), steady spiritual practice (yoga as regulated sādhanā), and focused remembrance of the Lord (samādhi as deep absorption), one gains clarity, humility, and stronger bhakti.