Utanka said O foremost of men, O Saudasa, in my estimation you are a worthy person from whom gifts may be accepted. I have, therefore, come to you for begging of you the jewelled earrings (worn by your queen).
उत्तङ्क उवाच प्रतिग्राह्यो मतो मे त्वं सदैव पुरुषर्षभ। सोऽहं त्वामनुसम्प्राप्तो भिक्षितुं मणिकुण्डले॥