Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 42
Vidura’s Questions: How the Unchangeable Lord Relates to Māyā; Bhakti as the Remedy; Blueprint for the Coming Cosmology
श्रीशुक उवाच स इत्थमापृष्टपुराणकल्प: कुरुप्रधानेन मुनिप्रधान: । प्रवृद्धहर्षो भगवत्कथायां सञ्चोदितस्तं प्रहसन्निवाह ॥ ४२ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca sa ittham āpṛṣṭa-purāṇa-kalpaḥ kuru-pradhānena muni-pradhānaḥ pravṛddha-harṣo bhagavat-kathāyāṁ sañcoditas taṁ prahasann ivāha
圣舒迦提婆·乔斯瓦弥说：当库鲁族的杰出者毗度罗如此发问时，诸圣中最尊的（弥勒耶）便开始以《往世书》体例作详尽阐释。他在讲述主的故事（bhagavat-kathā）中喜悦愈增；受毗度罗催发，他仿佛含笑叙说主的超越戏游。
Great learned sages like Maitreya Muni are always very enthusiastic about describing the transcendental activities of the Lord. Maitreya Muni, being thus invited by Vidura to speak, appeared to be smiling because he actually felt transcendental bliss.
FAQs
This verse shows that a realized sage becomes increasingly joyful when speaking about the Supreme Lord, indicating that Bhagavat-katha is intrinsically blissful and spiritually nourishing.
Vidura, the foremost among the Kurus, respectfully inquired about divine topics; encouraged by such sincere questioning, Maitreya gladly commenced the narration, smiling in affection and spiritual delight.
Seek authentic teachers, ask sincere questions about God, and regularly hear and discuss Bhagavatam; such satsanga naturally increases enthusiasm, clarity, and devotion.