Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 26
Citraketu Offends Śiva, Is Cursed by Pārvatī, and Is Glorified as a Vaiṣṇava
ततस्तु भगवान् रुद्रो रुद्राणीमिदमब्रवीत् । देवर्षिदैत्यसिद्धानां पार्षदानां च शृण्वताम् ॥ २६ ॥
tatas tu bhagavān rudro rudrāṇīm idam abravīt devarṣi-daitya-siddhānāṁ pārṣadānāṁ ca śṛṇvatām
その後、偉大なる聖仙ナーラダ、アスラたち、シッダローカの住人、そして自らの従者たちが聞き入る中、最も力あるバガヴァーン・ルドラは妻ルドラーニー・パールヴァティーに次のように語った。
FAQs
This verse introduces Lord Rudra addressing Rudrāṇī (Pārvatī) in a public divine assembly, signaling an important teaching to follow in the subsequent verses.
The narration highlights that Rudra’s message was meant to be heard broadly—by gods, sages, perfected beings, and even Daityas—indicating a universally relevant instruction within the unfolding Canto 6, Chapter 17 episode.
It reminds seekers to learn sacred wisdom in attentive association—listening carefully in a respectful gathering—since hearing (śravaṇam) is a primary doorway to spiritual understanding.