Transitioning from the topics in SB Canto 2 Part 2 to the topics in SB Canto 3 part 1 is very interesting.
Suta Goswami is in the middle of detailed descriptions of how Lord Krishna creates the material world. He is about to discuss the nature of time and the sages at Naimisharanya headed by Saunaka Rsi interrupt his train of thought and request to hear about Vidura and Maitreya.
It was not out of idle curiosity. Their meeting at Naimisharanya was not an idle occupation. We can be sure the atmosphere was surcharged with transcendental ecstasy. So why the abrupt switch?
Suta Goswami is in the middle of detailed descriptions of how Lord Krishna creates the material world. He is about to discuss the nature of time and the sages at Naimisharanya headed by Saunaka Rsi interrupt his train of thought and request to hear about Vidura and Maitreya.
It was not out of idle curiosity. Their meeting at Naimisharanya was not an idle occupation. We can be sure the atmosphere was surcharged with transcendental ecstasy. So why the abrupt switch?
Srila Prabhupada gives a hint... They wanted to hear more elevated
topics concerning the Lord. Those who are attached to the material
energy are interested more in how the material energy works... The out
and out materialist will want to know so they can take advantage for
their own purposes. The transcendentalist takes pleasure in hearing
about the material creation because it increases their appreciation for
the Supreme Being. His awesome powers and infinite mercy.
I think the sages wanted to switch topics because a burning desire to hear about the Personality of Godhead and his devotees had been kindled by hearing about how He creates the material world. They had become more and more appreciative of the awesome powers of the Lord but they reached a point where they simply had to hear about Him, His Personality and the Personalities of those associated with him in a loving relationship.
They actually couldn't bear to hear any more about his activities connected to controlling the material energy in the material world, where He is understood from a distance, through jnana and karma... They wanted to hear the nectar of bhakti.
They didn't just ask Suta Goswami they pleaded with him...implored him with intense desire.
I think the sages wanted to switch topics because a burning desire to hear about the Personality of Godhead and his devotees had been kindled by hearing about how He creates the material world. They had become more and more appreciative of the awesome powers of the Lord but they reached a point where they simply had to hear about Him, His Personality and the Personalities of those associated with him in a loving relationship.
They actually couldn't bear to hear any more about his activities connected to controlling the material energy in the material world, where He is understood from a distance, through jnana and karma... They wanted to hear the nectar of bhakti.
They didn't just ask Suta Goswami they pleaded with him...implored him with intense desire.
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