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
圣舒迦提婆·高斯瓦弥说：听到尤提士提罗大王的请求后，全知而大有威德的那罗陀牟尼甚为欢喜，便在祭祀（yajña）众人面前开口作答。
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.