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# S - Sage’s Teachings (1-6)

*When Krishna’s father, Vasudeva, enquired from Narada Muni about pure devotional service, the itinerant sage narrated the great teachings of the Nava-yogendras to Maharaja Nimi. Each of the nine sages elaborated on a particular topic relating to the subjects of* bhakta*,* bhakti *and* bhagavan*.*