BRAHMA'S TEACHINGS TO NARADA MUNI

Sri Narada Muni asked Brahmāji: "O chief amongst the demigods, O firstborn living entity, I beg to offer my respectful obeisances unto you. Please tell me that transcendental knowledge which specifically directs one to the truth of the individual soul and the Supersoul."

The perfection of the parampară system, or the path of disciplic succession, is here confirmed. Brahmāji, the firstborn living entity, received knowledge directly from the Supreme Lord, and the same knowledge was imparted to Narada, the next disciple. Narada asked to receive the knowledge, and Brahmāji imparted it upon being asked. Therefore, asking for transcendental knowledge from the right person and receiving it properly is the regulation of the disciplic succession.