Shloka 22
Nārāyaṇa’s Impartiality, Absorption in Kṛṣṇa, and the Jaya–Vijaya Descent
Prelude to Prahlāda’s History
श्रीबादरायणिरुवाच राज्ञस्तद्वच आकर्ण्य नारदो भगवानृषि: । तुष्ट: प्राह तमाभाष्य शृण्वत्यास्तत्सद: कथा: ॥ २२ ॥
śrī-bādarāyaṇir uvāca rājñas tad vaca ākarṇya nārado bhagavān ṛṣiḥ tuṣṭaḥ prāha tam ābhāṣya śṛṇvatyās tat-sadaḥ kathāḥ
શ્રીશુકદેવ ગોસ્વામી બોલ્યા—મહારાજ યુધિષ્ઠિરનું વચન સાંભળી સર્વજ્ઞ, પરમ શક્તિશાળી ઋષિ નારદ મુનિ અત્યંત પ્રસન્ન થયા અને યજ્ઞમાં હાજર સૌની સમક્ષ ઉત્તર આપ્યો।
FAQs
This verse highlights Bhagavata-kathā being heard by the entire assembly, indicating that hearing sacred narration is central to devotion and draws forth enlightened instruction from sages like Nārada.
Because the king’s inquiry set the context for spiritual instruction; pleased by the question, Nārada addressed him and continued the narrative for the benefit of all listeners present.
Seek and regularly hear authentic spiritual teachings in good association; sincere questions and attentive listening invite deeper guidance and strengthen bhakti.