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
Sūta berkata: Raja bertutur dan bertanya demikian dengan kata-kata yang manis. Lalu Bhagavān Bādarāyaṇi, putera Vyāsa yang mengetahui prinsip dharma, mula menjawab.
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.