Shloka 49
Bhadrā and Mitravindā: The Fruits of Namaskāra, Pradakṣiṇā, Hari-nāma, and Śravaṇa of Bhāgavata Kathā
श्रवणेन हरिं मित्रं प्राप्ता सा मित्रविन्दिका / अतः सा मित्रविन्देति संज्ञया संबभूव ह
śravaṇena hariṃ mitraṃ prāptā sā mitravindikā / ataḥ sā mitravindeti saṃjñayā saṃbabhūva ha
ଶ୍ରବଣମାତ୍ରେ ସେ ହରିଙ୍କୁ ମିତ୍ରରୂପେ ପ୍ରାପ୍ତ କଲା; ତେଣୁ ସେ ‘ମିତ୍ରବିନ୍ଦା’ ନାମରେ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ହେଲା।
Lord Vishnu (narration within Vishnu–Garuda dialogue)
Concept: Śravaṇa (hearing about the Lord) is efficacious and can grant direct relationship with Hari (mitratva-bhāva).
Vedantic Theme: Bhakti as a direct means to grace; nāma and sambandha (relationship) reveal spiritual identity beyond birth.
Application: Practice daily śravaṇa—listen to Hari-kathā, recite/attend readings; cultivate friendly intimacy with the divine rather than fear-based religiosity.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.20.50 (svayamvara and marriage outcome)
FAQs
This verse presents śravaṇa as a direct spiritual means: through hearing, one gains closeness to Hari—here described as attaining him as a “friend,” indicating intimacy and grace born from devotional listening.
While not describing after-death stages, it highlights an inner path: devotional hearing transforms one’s relationship with the Divine, suggesting that right listening (to Hari’s glories) is a foundational practice that supports liberation-oriented living.
Regularly listen to authentic recitations and teachings of Vishnu/Krishna (nāma, stotra, purāṇic kathā); cultivate friendship-like devotion—trust, remembrance, and ethical conduct aligned with dharma.