Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 46
Prahlāda’s Prayers Pacify Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva
Prahlāda-stuti and the Lord’s Benediction Offer
मौनव्रतश्रुततपोऽध्ययनस्वधर्म- व्याख्यारहोजपसमाधय आपवर्ग्या: । प्राय: परं पुरुष ते त्वजितेन्द्रियाणां वार्ता भवन्त्युत न वात्र तु दाम्भिकानाम् ॥ ४६ ॥
mauna-vrata-śruta-tapo-’dhyayana-sva-dharma- vyākhyā-raho-japa-samādhaya āpavargyāḥ prāyaḥ paraṁ puruṣa te tv ajitendriyāṇāṁ vārtā bhavanty uta na vātra tu dāmbhikānām
O Kataas-taasang Persona, ang mga paraang patungo sa paglaya—pananahimik, mga panata, pakikinig sa Veda, pagtitiis, pag-aaral, pagtupad ng svadharma, pagpapaliwanag ng śāstra, paninirahan sa ilang, lihim na japa, at samādhi—ay madalas nagiging propesyon at kabuhayan ng mga hindi pa nagwawagi sa pandama. Sa mga mapagkunwari at palalo, hindi ito nagtatagumpay.
As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (6.1.15) :
FAQs
This verse says that even if one performs many spiritual disciplines, discussion of the Supreme naturally manifests only in those who have controlled their senses; hypocrites (dāmbhikas) do not truly develop such God-centered speech.
While offering prayers to pacify the Lord after the slaying of Hiraṇyakaśipu, Prahlāda emphasizes that real devotion is not mere external show; genuine remembrance and glorification of the Lord comes from inner purity and sense control.
Prioritize sincere bhakti—reduce sense-driven distractions, practice steady japa and hearing about the Lord, and avoid spiritual “performance” meant for recognition; let your speech and interests naturally turn toward God through disciplined habits.