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Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 7

Secondary Creation Begins: Brahmā’s Productions, the Guṇas, and the Emergence of Orders of Beings

Devanagari script

एवमुग्रश्रवा: पृष्ट ऋषिभिर्नैमिषायनै: । भगवत्यर्पिताध्यात्मस्तानाह श्रूयतामिति ॥ ७ ॥

Transliteration

evam ugraśravāḥ pṛṣṭa ṛṣibhir naimiṣāyanaiḥ bhagavaty arpitādhyātmas tān āha śrūyatām iti

Translation

நைமிஷாரண்ய முனிவர்கள் இவ்வாறு கேட்டபோது, ரோமஹர்ஷணரின் புதல்வன் உக்ரஷ்ரவா சூத கோஸ்வாமி—பகவானின் திவ்ய லீலைகளில் மனம் அர்ப்பணித்தவர்—அவர்களிடம்: நான் இப்போது சொல்லப்போவதை கேளுங்கள் என்று கூறினார்.

Synonyms

एवम्thus

उग्रश्रवाःUgraśravā (Sūta)

पृष्टःhaving been asked

ऋषिभिःby sages

नैमिषायनैःby the Naimiṣa-dwellers

भगवतिin the Lord

अर्पिताध्यात्मःone whose inner self was offered/dedicated

तान्to them

आहsaid

श्रूयताम्let it be heard

इतिthus

Characters & Entities

Sūta Gosvāmī (Ugrāśravā)

Naimiṣāraṇya sages (Naimiṣāyanas)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about the importance of hearing (śravaṇam)?

This verse shows the proper mood of Bhagavata hearing: realized, Lord-dedicated speakers invite sincere listeners—“Please hear”—highlighting śravaṇam as a primary doorway to bhakti.

Why did Sūta Gosvāmī say “śrūyatām” (please hear) to the sages?

Because the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya had respectfully questioned him, and as a surrendered narrator he begins the response by calling them to attentive hearing of Bhagavata-kathā.

How can I apply this verse in modern life as a spiritual practice?

Seek authentic devotional teachings, ask sincere questions, and practice focused listening—regularly hearing sacred narratives with attention and humility.