Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 24
Bondage and Liberation Under Māyā; Two Birds Analogy; Marks of the Saintly Devotee
श्रद्धालुर्मत्कथा: शृण्वन् सुभद्रा लोकपावनी: । गायन्ननुस्मरन् कर्म जन्म चाभिनयन् मुहु: ॥ २३ ॥ मदर्थे धर्मकामार्थानाचरन् मदपाश्रय: । लभते निश्चलां भक्तिं मय्युद्धव सनातने ॥ २४ ॥
śraddhālur mat-kathāḥ śṛṇvan su-bhadrā loka-pāvanīḥ gāyann anusmaran karma janma cābhinayan muhuḥ
O Uddhava, ang mga salaysay ng aking mga lila at katangian ay lubhang mapalad at nagpapadalisay sa buong daigdig. Ang taong may pananampalataya na laging nakikinig, umaawit ng papuri, at umaalaala, na sa pagtatanghal ay muling isinasabuhay ang aking mga lila mula sa aking paglitaw, at kumakalinga sa Akin, iniaalay ang dharma, kama, at artha para sa aking kagalakan—tiyak na nakakamit ang di-natitinag na bhakti sa Akin, ang Walang-hanggang Panginoon.
Those who have faith only in the impersonal effulgent aspect of the Supreme Lord and those who have faith only in the localized Supersoul, the perfect object of mystic meditation located in the heart of every living entity, are considered to be limited and imperfect in their transcendental realization. The process of mystic meditation and impersonal philosophical speculation are both devoid of actual love of God and therefore cannot be considered to be the perfection of human life. Only one who places full faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead becomes qualified to go back home, back to Godhead.
FAQs
It teaches that hearing narrations of Kṛṣṇa with faith is auspicious and purifying for everyone, forming a core practice of bhakti.
In the Uddhava Gītā, Kṛṣṇa instructs Uddhava on enduring spiritual practice; He emphasizes bhakti—hearing, singing, and remembering His līlā—as a direct means to purification and devotion.
Set a daily routine: listen to Bhagavatam readings, sing or recite Kṛṣṇa’s names and pastimes, and reflect on His deeds—repeatedly returning the mind to Him.