Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 42
Vidura’s Questions: How the Unchangeable Lord Relates to Māyā; Bhakti as the Remedy; Blueprint for the Coming Cosmology
श्रीशुक उवाच स इत्थमापृष्टपुराणकल्प: कुरुप्रधानेन मुनिप्रधान: । प्रवृद्धहर्षो भगवत्कथायां सञ्चोदितस्तं प्रहसन्निवाह ॥ ४२ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca sa ittham āpṛṣṭa-purāṇa-kalpaḥ kuru-pradhānena muni-pradhānaḥ pravṛddha-harṣo bhagavat-kathāyāṁ sañcoditas taṁ prahasann ivāha
シュリー・シュカデーヴァ・ゴースヴァーミーは言った。こうしてクル族の筆頭ヴィドゥラに問われ、聖者の中の第一人者（マイトレーヤ）は、プラーナの趣に則って解説を始めた。バガヴァット・カターにおいて歓喜は増し、ヴィドゥラに促され、彼は微笑むかのように主の超越的リーラーを語り出した。
Great learned sages like Maitreya Muni are always very enthusiastic about describing the transcendental activities of the Lord. Maitreya Muni, being thus invited by Vidura to speak, appeared to be smiling because he actually felt transcendental bliss.
FAQs
This verse shows that a realized sage becomes increasingly joyful when speaking about the Supreme Lord, indicating that Bhagavat-katha is intrinsically blissful and spiritually nourishing.
Vidura, the foremost among the Kurus, respectfully inquired about divine topics; encouraged by such sincere questioning, Maitreya gladly commenced the narration, smiling in affection and spiritual delight.
Seek authentic teachers, ask sincere questions about God, and regularly hear and discuss Bhagavatam; such satsanga naturally increases enthusiasm, clarity, and devotion.