Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.1.11
SB 1.1.11
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bhūrīṇi bhūri-karmāṇi śrotavyāni vibhāgaśaḥ ataḥ sādho 'tra yat sāraṁ samuddhṛtya manīṣayā brūhi bhadrāya bhūtānāṁ yenātmā suprasīdati
Translation
There are many varieties of scriptures, and in all of them there are many prescribed duties, which can be learned only after many years of study in their various divisions. Therefore, O sage, please select the essence of all these scriptures and explain it for the good of all living beings, that by such instruction their hearts may be fully satisfied.