Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 22
Nārāyaṇa’s Impartiality, Absorption in Kṛṣṇa, and the Jaya–Vijaya Descent
Prelude to Prahlāda’s History
श्रीबादरायणिरुवाच राज्ञस्तद्वच आकर्ण्य नारदो भगवानृषि: । तुष्ट: प्राह तमाभाष्य शृण्वत्यास्तत्सद: कथा: ॥ २२ ॥
śrī-bādarāyaṇir uvāca rājñas tad vaca ākarṇya nārado bhagavān ṛṣiḥ tuṣṭaḥ prāha tam ābhāṣya śṛṇvatyās tat-sadaḥ kathāḥ
Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī nói: Nghe lời thỉnh cầu của Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, Nārada Muni—vị hiền triết toàn tri và đầy quyền năng—rất hoan hỷ, rồi đáp lời trước mặt tất cả những người dự lễ tế yajña.
FAQs
This verse highlights Bhagavata-kathā being heard by the entire assembly, indicating that hearing sacred narration is central to devotion and draws forth enlightened instruction from sages like Nārada.
Because the king’s inquiry set the context for spiritual instruction; pleased by the question, Nārada addressed him and continued the narrative for the benefit of all listeners present.
Seek and regularly hear authentic spiritual teachings in good association; sincere questions and attentive listening invite deeper guidance and strengthen bhakti.