Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 1
Manu Offers Devahūti to Kardama; The Sage Accepts with a Devotional Vow
मैत्रेय उवाच एवमाविष्कृताशेषगुणकर्मोदयो मुनिम् । सव्रीड इव तं सम्राडुपारतमुवाच ह ॥ १ ॥
maitreya uvāca evam āviṣkṛtāśeṣa- guṇa-karmodayo munim savrīḍa iva taṁ samrāḍ upāratam uvāca ha
シュリー・マイトレーヤは言った——皇帝の多くの徳と行いの栄光を明らかに語り終えると、聖仙は沈黙した。すると皇帝は、慎み深く、いささか恥じ入るようにして、次のように彼に語りかけた。
FAQs
This verse highlights that even after displaying his royal virtues, Manu approaches the sage with modesty, showing that true leadership in the Bhagavata tradition is guided by humility before spiritual wisdom.
The narrative indicates the sage had completed his statement; Manu, respectful and slightly self-effacing, then responded—showing proper etiquette in a king’s dealings with a rishi.
After presenting your abilities or achievements, approach mentors with humility and listen carefully; let competence be balanced by modesty and respect for higher guidance.