Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 2
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Request to See Māyā and the Vision of the Cosmic Deluge
श्रीभगवानुवाच भो भो ब्रह्मर्षिवर्योऽसि सिद्ध आत्मसमाधिना । मयि भक्त्यानपायिन्या तप:स्वाध्यायसंयमै: ॥ २ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca bho bho brahmarṣi-varyo ’si siddha ātma-samādhinā mayi bhaktyānapāyinyā tapaḥ-svādhyāya-saṁyamaiḥ
Đức Bhagavān phán: Hỡi hỡi! Con là bậc tối thượng trong hàng brahmarṣi. Con đã thành tựu nhờ định tâm vào Paramātmā; và nhờ bhakti không rời đối với Ta, khổ hạnh, học Veda, cùng sự chế ngự theo giới luật nghiêm mật.
FAQs
This verse states that true perfection is attained through deep self-absorption (ātma-samādhi) supported by unwavering devotion to the Lord, along with austerity, sacred study, and disciplined self-control.
Because the sage has combined inner realization (samādhi) with steady devotion to the Lord and the classical disciplines of tapas, svādhyāya, and saṁyama—showing both realization and character.
Keep a steady daily sādhana: simple austerities (regulated habits), regular scripture study/chanting, and mindful restraint over senses—so devotion becomes consistent and non-deviating.