Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 32
Nārada’s Arrival, the Nine Yogendras, and the Foundations of Bhāgavata-dharma
श्रीनारद उवाच एवं ते निमिना पृष्टा वसुदेव महत्तमा: । प्रतिपूज्याब्रुवन् प्रीत्या ससदस्यर्त्विजं नृपम् ॥ ३२ ॥
śrī-nārada uvāca evaṁ te niminā pṛṣṭā vasudeva mahattamāḥ pratipūjyābruvan prītyā sa-sadasyartvijaṁ nṛpam
Sinabi ni Śrī Nārada: O Vasudeva, nang si Mahārāja Nimi ay nagtanong nang gayon sa siyam na Yogendra tungkol sa bhakti-sevā sa Panginoon, ang mga banal na iyon ay nagpasalamat at nagbigay-galang sa mga tanong ng hari, at nagsalita nang may pag-ibig sa harap ng kapulungan ng yajña at ng mga ṛtvij na pari.
According to Śrīdhara Svāmī, not only the King but also the members of the assembly and the priests conducting the sacrifice were all devoted to hearing and chanting the glories of devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The sages, beginning with Kavi, will now each speak in turn, answering the questions of the King.
FAQs
After being questioned by King Nimi, the great sages (the Yogendras) first honor him—along with his assembly and priests—and then reply affectionately.
The verse highlights Vedic decorum: before teaching, saintly persons reciprocate respect to the inquirer and acknowledge the sacred setting (the court, assembly, and priests), creating a proper atmosphere for spiritual instruction.
Approach spiritual discussions with respect and humility, and when sharing wisdom, respond with warmth and proper regard for others—this invites receptivity and preserves the devotional mood.