Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 7
Secondary Creation Begins: Brahmā’s Productions, the Guṇas, and the Emergence of Orders of Beings
एवमुग्रश्रवा: पृष्ट ऋषिभिर्नैमिषायनै: । भगवत्यर्पिताध्यात्मस्तानाह श्रूयतामिति ॥ ७ ॥
evam ugraśravāḥ pṛṣṭa ṛṣibhir naimiṣāyanaiḥ bhagavaty arpitādhyātmas tān āha śrūyatām iti
このようにナイミシャーラニヤの大聖たちに請われると、ローマハルシャナの子ウグラシュラヴァー、すなわちスータ・ゴースヴァーミーは、主の超越的リーラーに心を捧げており、彼らに言った。「いま私が語ることをお聴きなさい。」
FAQs
This verse shows the proper mood of Bhagavata hearing: realized, Lord-dedicated speakers invite sincere listeners—“Please hear”—highlighting śravaṇam as a primary doorway to bhakti.
Because the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya had respectfully questioned him, and as a surrendered narrator he begins the response by calling them to attentive hearing of Bhagavata-kathā.
Seek authentic devotional teachings, ask sincere questions, and practice focused listening—regularly hearing sacred narratives with attention and humility.