Shloka 40
Parīkṣit’s Vow on the Gaṅgā and the Advent of Śukadeva Gosvāmī
सूत उवाच एवमाभाषित: पृष्ट: स राज्ञा श्लक्ष्णया गिरा । प्रत्यभाषत धर्मज्ञो भगवान् बादरायणि: ॥ ४० ॥
sūta uvāca evam ābhāṣitaḥ pṛṣṭaḥ sa rājñā ślakṣṇayā girā pratyabhāṣata dharma-jño bhagavān bādarāyaṇiḥ
സൂതൻ പറഞ്ഞു—രാജാവ് മധുരമായ വാക്കുകളാൽ ഇങ്ങനെ ചോദിച്ചു. അപ്പോൾ ധർമ്മതത്ത്വം അറിഞ്ഞ വ്യാസപുത്രൻ ഭഗവാൻ ബാദരായണി (ശുകദേവൻ) മറുപടി ആരംഭിച്ചു।
Thus end the Bhaktivedanta purports of the First Canto, Nineteenth Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “The Appearance of Śukadeva Gosvāmī.”
FAQs
Bādarāyaṇi refers to Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the son of Bādarāyaṇa (Vyāsa), renowned as a realized sage and knower of dharma.
Because Parīkṣit approaches a spiritually exalted sage with humility and respect, making his inquiry fitting for receiving sacred instruction.
Approach spiritual teachers and scripture with sincere, respectful inquiry; such humility invites clear guidance rooted in dharma and devotion.