Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 31
Kṛṣṇa’s Impending Departure; Uddhava’s Surrender; King Yadu and the Avadhūta’s Twenty-Four Gurus
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श्रीभगवानुवाच यदुनैवं महाभागो ब्रह्मण्येन सुमेधसा । पृष्ट: सभाजित: प्राह प्रश्रयावनतं द्विज: ॥ ३१ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca yadunaivaṁ mahā-bhāgo brahmaṇyena su-medhasā pṛṣṭaḥ sabhājitaḥ prāha praśrayāvanataṁ dvijaḥ
Śrī Bhagavān bersabda: Raja Yadu yang cerdas dan selalu menghormati para brāhmaṇa, setelah bertanya demikian, memuliakan brāhmaṇa yang mulia itu. Sang brāhmaṇa, puas melihat kerendahan hati raja, mulai menjawab.
FAQs
This verse highlights that true instruction is received when one respectfully approaches and honors a saintly teacher; Yadu’s humility and intelligent questioning prompt the brāhmaṇa to speak.
Because Yadu, being devoted to dharma and respectful to brāhmaṇas, asked sincerely and honored him; the brāhmaṇa therefore responded to Yadu’s reverent, humble posture.
Approach authentic teachers with respect, ask thoughtful questions, and maintain a teachable attitude—this invites deeper guidance and transforms learning into realization.