O Shaunaka and sages! First one visits tirthas or holy places, followed by service of great saints, then arises the desire of listening, then of faith, culminating in the enjoyment of the tales of the Lord || 16 ||
English translation and commentary of Srimad Bhagavatam. Adapted from the Hindi commentary of Srimad Bhagavatam by Maharajshri Shri Akhandanand Saraswati Maharaj