Manu Offers Devahūti to Kardama; The Sage Accepts with a Devotional Vow
मैत्रेय उवाच एवमाविष्कृताशेषगुणकर्मोदयो मुनिम् । सव्रीड इव तं सम्राडुपारतमुवाच ह ॥ १ ॥
maitreya uvāca evam āviṣkṛtāśeṣa- guṇa-karmodayo munim savrīḍa iva taṁ samrāḍ upāratam uvāca ha
Śrī Maitreya nói: Sau khi bày tỏ sự vĩ đại của muôn vàn phẩm chất và hành trạng của bậc Đế vương, vị hiền triết im lặng; rồi Đế vương, như mang lòng khiêm thẹn, đã thưa với ngài như sau.
This verse highlights that even after displaying his royal virtues, Manu approaches the sage with modesty, showing that true leadership in the Bhagavata tradition is guided by humility before spiritual wisdom.
The narrative indicates the sage had completed his statement; Manu, respectful and slightly self-effacing, then responded—showing proper etiquette in a king’s dealings with a rishi.
After presenting your abilities or achievements, approach mentors with humility and listen carefully; let competence be balanced by modesty and respect for higher guidance.