Krishna said From Markandeya, O Janarddana I got it as the reward of my vows and fasts. To you, O slayer of enemies, I communicate that hymn unheard by others.
मार्कण्डेयान्मया प्राप्तो नियमेन जनार्दन। तवाप्यहममित्रघ्न स्तवं दद्यां ह्याविश्रुतम्॥