302 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 4, Ch. 8
Thus the question may be raised how Narada overheard all these topics.
The answer is that Narada is tri-kala-jfia; he is so powerful that he can
understand the past, future and present of everyone’s heart, just like the
Supersoul, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore, after under-
standing the strong determination of Dhruva Maharaja, he came to help
him. It may be explained in this way: The Supreme Personality of God-
head is present in everyone’s heart, and as soon as He understands that a
living entity is serious about entering devotional service, he sends His
representative. In this way Narada was sent to Dhruva Maharaja. This is
explained in the Caitanya-caritamrta: guru-krsna-prasade paya bhakti-lata
bija: By the grace of the spiritual master and Krsna, one can enter into
devotional service. Because of Dhruva Maharaja’s determination, Krsna,
the Supersoul, immediately sent His representative, Narada, to initiate
him.
TEXT 26
Be Aa: afraat aaa TATT |
MASTS FT TA FAAS: REMI
aho tejah ksatriyapam
mana-bhangam amysyatam
balo ’py ayam hrda dhatte
yat samatur asad-vacah

aho—how surprising it is; tejah—power; ksatriyandm—of the ksatriyas;
mana-bhangam—hurting the prestige; amrsyatam—unable to tolerate; balah
—only a child; api— although; ayam— this; hrda—at heart; dhatte—has taken;
yat—that which; samatuh—of the stepmother; asat—unpalatable; vacah—
words.

TRANSLATION

How wonderful are the powerful kgatriyas. They cannot tolerate even a
slight infringement of their prestige. Just imagine! This boy is only a
small child, yet harsh words from his stepmother proved unbearable to
him.

PURPORT

The qualifications of the ksatriyas are described in Bhagavad-gita. Two

important qualifications are to have a sense of prestige and not to flee
