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Shloka 73

Nārada’s Instructions: Śrāddha, True Dharma, Contentment, Yoga, and Devotion-Centered Renunciation

Devanagari script

तावद्दास्यामहं जज्ञे तत्रापि ब्रह्मवादिनाम् । शुश्रूषयानुषङ्गेण प्राप्तोऽहं ब्रह्मपुत्रताम् ॥ ७३ ॥

Transliteration

tāvad dāsyām ahaṁ jajñe tatrāpi brahma-vādinām śuśrūṣayānuṣaṅgeṇa prāpto ’haṁ brahma-putratām

Translation

அச்சாபத்தின் விளைவாக நான் ஒரு பணிப்பெண்ணின் கருவில் சூத்ரனாகப் பிறந்தேன். ஆனால் அங்கேயும் வேதவாக்கில் நிபுணரான வைஷ்ணவர்களைச் சேவித்து, அவர்களுடன் சேர்ந்ததன் பயனால் இவ்வாழ்வில் பிரம்மாவின் புதல்வனாகப் பிறக்கும் பாக்கியம் எனக்குக் கிடைத்தது.

Synonyms

तावत्then/for that long

दास्याम्in servitude/as a maidservant

अहम्I

जज्ञेwas born

तत्रthere

अपिalso

ब्रह्मवादिनाम्of the Brahman-speakers (brahmin sages)

शुश्रूषयाby service/attendance

अनुषङ्गेणby close association

प्राप्तःattained

अहम्I

ब्रह्मपुत्रताम्the status of being a son of Brahmā

Purport

The Supreme Personality of Godhead says in Bhagavad-gītā (9.32) :

Characters & Entities

Nārada Muni

Brahmā

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about the power of serving devotees (seva)?

This verse teaches that sincere service and attentive association with spiritually learned devotees (brahma-vādins) can elevate one’s destiny dramatically—Nārada says such service led him to attain the position of Brahmā’s son.

Why does Nārada Muni describe being born as a servant and then becoming Brahmā’s son?

He highlights the transformative effect of sadhu-saṅga: even from a low social position, by serving and staying connected with realized sages, he progressed to an exalted spiritual status.

Practical application of sadhu-sanga and seva in modern life?

Seek genuine saintly association, regularly hear from authentic teachers, and serve in practical ways (time, skills, humility). Consistent service strengthens devotion and reshapes one’s character and life direction.