Shloka 2
Utthāna Ceremony, Śakaṭa-bhañga, Tṛṇāvarta-vadha, and the Vision of the Universe in Kṛṣṇa’s Mouth
श्रीराजोवाच येन येनावतारेण भगवान् हरिरीश्वर: । करोति कर्णरम्याणि मनोज्ञानि च न: प्रभो ॥ १ ॥ यच्छृण्वतोऽपैत्यरतिर्वितृष्णा सत्त्वं च शुद्ध्यत्यचिरेण पुंस: । भक्तिर्हरौ तत्पुरुषे च सख्यं तदेव हारं वद मन्यसे चेत् ॥ २ ॥
śrī-rājovāca yena yenāvatāreṇa bhagavān harir īśvaraḥ karoti karṇa-ramyāṇi mano-jñāni ca naḥ prabho
Sinabi ni Haring Parīkṣit: O Panginoong Śukadeva, ang mga lila na ipinakikita ni Bhagavān Hari sa iba’t ibang avatāra ay kaaya-aya sa pandinig at sa puso. Sa pagdinig pa lamang, nawawala ang dumi ng isip, humuhupa ang pagkahilig sa usaping makamundo, at unti-unting sumisibol ang bhakti kay Hari at pakikipagkaibigan sa mga bhakta. Kung nararapat, isalaysay mo ang mga lila na iyon.
As stated in the Prema-vivarta:
FAQs
This verse says that by hearing the Lord’s incarnations and pastimes, boredom and worldly craving go away, the heart becomes quickly purified, devotion to Hari awakens, and affection/friendship for His devotees arises.
Facing imminent death, Parīkṣit sought the most beneficial spiritual practice; he recognizes that hearing the Lord’s līlā is supremely purifying and bhakti-awakening, so he requests Śukadeva to speak that “best garland” of narration.
Make daily time to hear or read Bhagavatam narrations with attention, and keep company with devotees—this reduces restlessness and desire, strengthens inner clarity, and naturally builds devotion and supportive spiritual friendships.