Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 1
Vidura’s Questions: How the Unchangeable Lord Relates to Māyā; Bhakti as the Remedy; Blueprint for the Coming Cosmology
श्रीशुक उवाच एवं ब्रुवाणं मैत्रेयं द्वैपायनसुतो बुध: । प्रीणयन्निव भारत्या विदुर: प्रत्यभाषत ॥ १ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca evaṁ bruvāṇaṁ maitreyaṁ dvaipāyana-suto budhaḥ prīṇayann iva bhāratyā viduraḥ pratyabhāṣata
シュリー・シュカデーヴァ・ゴースヴァーミーは言った――王よ、偉大な聖者マイトレーヤがこのように語っているとき、ドヴァイパーヤナ・ヴィヤーサの子で学識あるヴィドゥラは、喜ばせるような柔らかな言葉で問いを発した。
FAQs
Śukadeva introduces the next part of the narrative: after hearing Maitreya, Vidura responds with words meant to please and honor the sage, continuing their spiritual dialogue.
Because Maitreya is a revered saint and teacher; Vidura’s respectful, affectionate reply reflects proper disciple-like etiquette and helps deepen the flow of transcendental instruction.
Approach genuine teachers with humility and gratitude, and respond with thoughtful, respectful speech—this attitude supports learning, devotion, and steady spiritual progress.