Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 31
Kṛṣṇa’s Impending Departure; Uddhava’s Surrender; King Yadu and the Avadhūta’s Twenty-Four Gurus
Beginnings
श्रीभगवानुवाच यदुनैवं महाभागो ब्रह्मण्येन सुमेधसा । पृष्ट: सभाजित: प्राह प्रश्रयावनतं द्विज: ॥ ३१ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca yadunaivaṁ mahā-bhāgo brahmaṇyena su-medhasā pṛṣṭaḥ sabhājitaḥ prāha praśrayāvanataṁ dvijaḥ
श्रीभगवान म्हणाले—ब्राह्मणांचा मान राखणारा सुमेध राजा यदूने त्या महाभाग द्विजाला असे विचारून सन्मान केला. राजाच्या नम्र नतमस्तक वृत्तीने प्रसन्न होऊन तो ब्राह्मण उत्तर देऊ लागला।
FAQs
This verse highlights that true instruction is received when one respectfully approaches and honors a saintly teacher; Yadu’s humility and intelligent questioning prompt the brāhmaṇa to speak.
Because Yadu, being devoted to dharma and respectful to brāhmaṇas, asked sincerely and honored him; the brāhmaṇa therefore responded to Yadu’s reverent, humble posture.
Approach authentic teachers with respect, ask thoughtful questions, and maintain a teachable attitude—this invites deeper guidance and transforms learning into realization.