yudhi·shthira said:

230.1

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hat man on this earth is loved by the whole world —the one who gladdens all creatures and is endowed with all qualities?

bhishma said:

Since you have asked about this matter, bullish Bharata, I will outline the dialogue between Ugra·sena and Keshava about Narada.

ugra·sena said:

The world is eager to praise Narada, whom I think is endowed with all qualities. Please explain this matter to me, since I ask.

vasudeva said:

Listen, Kukura chief, ruler of men, to what I think are, in brief, the good qualities of Narada, since I wish to discuss them.

230.5

His conduct does not induce the self-consciousness that torments the body. His learning and conduct is in no way deficient, and so he is revered everywhere.

Narada is devoid of displeasure, anger, agitation and fear. He does not procrastinate and is heroic, and so is revered everywhere.

Narada certainly ought to be venerated, for he commits no transgression in what he says, whether because of desire or greed. Therefore he is revered everywhere.

He knows the truth about the supreme self and the way to realize it, and is patient, able, a master of his senses, honest, and a speaker of truth. Therefore he is revered everywhere.