Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 26
श्रीयदुरुवाच कुतो बुद्धिरियं ब्रह्मन्नकर्तु: सुविशारदा । यामासाद्य भवाल्लोकं विद्वांश्चरति बालवत् ॥ २६ ॥
śrī-yadur uvāca kuto buddhir iyaṁ brahmann akartuḥ su-viśāradā yām āsādya bhavāl lokaṁ vidvāṁś carati bāla-vat
シュリー・ヤドゥは言った。「ブラーフマナよ、あなたは実際の宗教行為に従事していないように見えるのに、この世のあらゆる事と人を見抜く鋭い知恵を得ている。どうしてその非凡な知性を得たのか、またなぜ子どものように自由に遍歴するのか、どうか教えてほしい。」
FAQs
This verse notes that a truly learned sage may appear outwardly simple or childlike (bāla-vat), indicating freedom from social posturing and ego-driven identity.
Yadu was astonished that someone seemingly inactive and detached (akartuḥ) possessed extraordinary discernment, so he asked the source of such wisdom—opening the door to the Avadhuta’s teachings.
Cultivate inner learning and clarity without craving recognition—do your duties without ego, and keep a simple, humble demeanor even when knowledgeable.