Shloka 36
Kṛṣṇa’s Impending Departure; Uddhava’s Surrender; King Yadu and the Avadhūta’s Twenty-Four Gurus
Beginnings
यतो यदनुशिक्षामि यथा वा नाहुषात्मज । तत्तथा पुरुषव्याघ्र निबोध कथयामि ते ॥ ३६ ॥
yato yad anuśikṣāmi yathā vā nāhuṣātmaja tat tathā puruṣa-vyāghra nibodha kathayāmi te
Wahai putera Nahusha, wahai harimau di kalangan manusia, dengarlah sebagaimana adanya apa yang kupelajari daripada setiap guru; akan aku jelaskan kepadamu.
FAQs
This verse shows the Avadhūta’s principle that true instruction can be received from many sources and should be conveyed faithfully “as it is,” without distortion.
He respectfully identifies Yadu by his royal lineage (Nahuṣa) and honors his kingly strength and receptivity, preparing him to receive subtle spiritual teachings.
Stay humble and observant—learn from people, nature, and daily events, and then apply the lesson sincerely rather than reshaping it to fit ego or preference.