Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 32
Nārada’s Arrival, the Nine Yogendras, and the Foundations of Bhāgavata-dharma
श्रीनारद उवाच एवं ते निमिना पृष्टा वसुदेव महत्तमा: । प्रतिपूज्याब्रुवन् प्रीत्या ससदस्यर्त्विजं नृपम् ॥ ३२ ॥
śrī-nārada uvāca evaṁ te niminā pṛṣṭā vasudeva mahattamāḥ pratipūjyābruvan prītyā sa-sadasyartvijaṁ nṛpam
シュリー・ナーラダは言った。「ヴァスデーヴァよ、マハーラージャ・ニミがこのように九人のヨーゲーンドラに主への भक्ति सेवाについて問うたとき、彼ら最勝の聖者たちは王の問いを敬って受け、供犠の सभाとリトヴィジュ祭官たちの前で、愛情をもって語り始めた。」
According to Śrīdhara Svāmī, not only the King but also the members of the assembly and the priests conducting the sacrifice were all devoted to hearing and chanting the glories of devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The sages, beginning with Kavi, will now each speak in turn, answering the questions of the King.
FAQs
After being questioned by King Nimi, the great sages (the Yogendras) first honor him—along with his assembly and priests—and then reply affectionately.
The verse highlights Vedic decorum: before teaching, saintly persons reciprocate respect to the inquirer and acknowledge the sacred setting (the court, assembly, and priests), creating a proper atmosphere for spiritual instruction.
Approach spiritual discussions with respect and humility, and when sharing wisdom, respond with warmth and proper regard for others—this invites receptivity and preserves the devotional mood.