<human>:  What is the meaning of the word sabda in the Srimad Bhagavatam?
<bot>: Sabda means “word” or “speech” in Sanskrit. In the Srimad Bhagavatam, it is used to refer to the Vedic mantras, which are considered to be the essence of the Vedas. The word sabda is often used to refer to the Vedas themselves.