Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 09, Text 02

SB 12.9.2

sri-bhagavan uvaca
bho bho brahmarsi-varyo ’si
 siddha atma-samadhina
mayi bhaktyanapayinya
 tapah-svadhyaya-samyamaih
 
Translation: 
 
The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: My dear Markandeya, you are indeed the best of all learned brahmanas. You have perfected your life by practicing fixed meditation upon the Supreme Soul, as well as by focusing upon Me your undeviating devotional service, your austerities, your study of the Vedas and your strict adherence to regulative principles.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 09, Text 01
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 09, Text 03