Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 26
Nimi Questions the Yogendras: Māyā, Cosmic Dissolution, Guru-Śaraṇāgati, Bhakti, and Deity Worship
श्रद्धां भागवते शास्त्रेऽनिन्दामन्यत्र चापि हि । मनोवाक्कर्मदण्डं च सत्यं शमदमावपि ॥ २६ ॥
śraddhāṁ bhāgavate śāstre ’nindām anyatra cāpi hi mano-vāk-karma-daṇḍaṁ ca satyaṁ śama-damāv api
バガヴァタの聖典に堅固な信を持て。至上人格神バガヴァーンの栄光を説く聖典に従うことで人生の成就はすべて得られると知れ。同時に他の聖典を誹謗してはならない。心・言葉・行いを厳しく制し、常に真実を語り、シャマとダマによって心と感官を完全に統御せよ。
The definition of śraddhā, or faith, is given as follows in Caitanya-caritāmṛta ( Madhya 22.62) :
FAQs
This verse teaches that a sincere seeker should avoid fault-finding and cultivate a respectful, non-critical attitude, which supports devotion and inner purity.
In the teachings connected with Uddhava and the Avadhūta’s wisdom, Śukadeva highlights practical virtues—faith in Bhāgavata, restraint, and truthfulness—as foundations for steady bhakti and realization.
Practice pausing before speaking, reducing impulsive reactions, choosing truthful and beneficial words, and aligning daily habits with spiritual goals—so mind, speech, and actions support devotion rather than distraction.