Shloka 34
Nārada’s Arrival, the Nine Yogendras, and the Foundations of Bhāgavata-dharma
ये वै भगवता प्रोक्ता उपाया ह्यात्मलब्धये । अञ्ज: पुंसामविदुषां विद्धि भागवतान् हि तान् ॥ ३४ ॥
ye vai bhagavatā proktā upāyā hy ātma-labdhaye añjaḥ puṁsām aviduṣāṁ viddhi bhāgavatān hi tān
भगवता प्रोक्ता ये वै उपायाः आत्मलब्धये। अञ्जः पुंसामविदुषां विद्धि तान् भागवतान् ध्रुवम्॥
There are many Vedic scriptures, such as Manu-saṁhitā, that present standard injunctions for the peaceful management of human society. Such Vedic knowledge is based on the varṇāśrama system, which scientifically divides human society into four occupational divisions as well as four spiritual divisions. According to Śrīla Śrīdhara Svāmī, however, knowledge that can bring one directly in contact with the Supreme Personality of Godhead is called ati-rahasyam, or the most confidential knowledge ( ati-rahasyatvāt sva-mukhenaiva bhagavatāviduṣām api puṁsām añjaḥ sukhenaivātma-labdhaye ).
FAQs
It says the methods taught by the Supreme Lord for realizing the Self are directly accessible to the spiritually unlearned as bhāgavata-dharma—devotional service.
Because King Nimi asks about the highest good for humanity, and the Yogendras explain that the Lord’s own teachings culminate in devotion as the most direct means to realization.
Begin with simple, consistent devotional practices—hearing sacred texts, chanting the Lord’s names, and serving devotees—trusting that bhakti itself is the direct path to inner awakening.