Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 1
Vidura’s Questions: How the Unchangeable Lord Relates to Māyā; Bhakti as the Remedy; Blueprint for the Coming Cosmology
श्रीशुक उवाच एवं ब्रुवाणं मैत्रेयं द्वैपायनसुतो बुध: । प्रीणयन्निव भारत्या विदुर: प्रत्यभाषत ॥ १ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca evaṁ bruvāṇaṁ maitreyaṁ dvaipāyana-suto budhaḥ prīṇayann iva bhāratyā viduraḥ pratyabhāṣata
圣舒迦提婆·高斯瓦米说：大王啊，当大圣者弥勒耶如此开示时，毗度罗——德慧的德维派耶那·毗耶娑之子——以悦耳之辞恭敬发问。
FAQs
Śukadeva introduces the next part of the narrative: after hearing Maitreya, Vidura responds with words meant to please and honor the sage, continuing their spiritual dialogue.
Because Maitreya is a revered saint and teacher; Vidura’s respectful, affectionate reply reflects proper disciple-like etiquette and helps deepen the flow of transcendental instruction.
Approach genuine teachers with humility and gratitude, and respond with thoughtful, respectful speech—this attitude supports learning, devotion, and steady spiritual progress.