It is owing to his curse that I am unable to move even a step-father. It behoves you, therefore, to release me; and then I will instruct you as regards your welfare.
तस्य शापान शक्तोऽस्मि पदाद् विचलितुं पदम् उपदेक्ष्यामि ते श्रेयस्त्रातुमर्हति मां भवान्॥