In this Shloka

The sages teach us to ask the right question — not “How can I get more?” but “What is the highest good for my soul?”

The Bhāgavatam reminds us that real fulfillment doesn’t come from external upgrades, but from inner awakening.

Even in our modern, busy world, these ancient scriptures remain deeply relevant because they deal with what never changes — the soul’s search for truth, love, and lasting happiness.

tatra tatrāñjasāyuṣman

bhavatā yad viniścitam

puṁsām ekāntataḥ śreyas

tan naḥ śaṁsitum arhasi

This verse teaches that:

• Wisdom is not conquered, it is gifted through grace.
• A sincere, affectionate disciple attracts the heart of the teacher.
• Ancient scriptures like the Bhāgavatam remain vital today because they emphasize humility, relationship, and grace — values missing in a world of ego and over-information.

vettha tvaṁ saumya tat sarvaṁ

tattvatas tad-anugrahāt

brūyuḥ snigdhasya śiṣyasya

guravo guhyam apy uta

This verse reminds us that:

• True wisdom flows from a living tradition of realized souls.
• Ancient scriptures are not outdated; they are timeless blueprints for human flourishing.
• In a modern world filled with noise, their clarity and universality shine brighter than ever.

ŚB 1.1.7

यानि वेदविदां श्रेष्ठो भगवान् बादरायण: । अन्ये च मुनय: सूत परावरविदो विदु: ॥ ७ ॥

yāni veda-vidāṁ śreṣṭho bhagavān bādarāyaṇaḥ anye ca munayaḥ sūta parāvara-vido viduḥ

TEXT 6

ṛṣaya ūcuḥ

tvayā khalu purāṇāni

setihāsāni cānagha

ākhyātāny apy adhītāni

dharma-śāstrāṇi yāny uta

In this episode, we explore the meanings of Verse 6 from the first chapter of the First Canto of Shrimad Bhagavatam. Discover the profound wisdom shared by the sages as they inquire about the essence of dharma in the age of Kali. Dive into the spiritual significance and context behind their questions to Suta Goswami.