SB 11.19.8
sri-uddhava uvaca
jñanam visuddham vipulam yathaitad
vairagya-vijñana-yutam puranam
akhyahi visvesvara visva-murte
tvad-bhakti-yogam ca mahad-vimrgyam
Translation:
Sri Uddhava said: O Lord of the universe! O form of the universe! Please explain to me that process of knowledge which automatically brings detachment and direct perception of the truth, which is transcendental, and which is traditional among great spiritual philosophers. This knowledge, sought by elevated personalities, describes loving devotional service unto Your Lordship.
Purport:
Those who are able to cross over the darkness of material existence are called mahat, or great personalities. Secondary items like cosmic consciousness or universal control do not deviate the attention of such great souls from loving service to the Lord. Sri Uddhava desires to hear knowledge of the eternal religious principles that are the traditional aim and objective of all superior personalities.