O best of the twice-born, I desire to hear all this through your favour. O omniscient one, you are acquainted with everything regarding men and gods.
एतदिच्छाभ्यहं श्रोतुं त्वत्प्रसादाद् द्विजोत्तम। त्वं हि सर्वज्ञ दिव्यं च मानुषं चैव वेत्थ ह॥