O Holy One, you should tell me the meanings of those various names uttering which the great Rishi Vyasa with his disciples sang the praises of the illustrious killer of Madhu. I wish to hear those names of Hari, that Supreme Lord of all creatures. Indeed, by hearing of those names, I shall be sanctified and cleansed like the bright autumnal moon.
जनमेजय उवाच अस्तौषीद् यैरिमं व्यासः स शिष्यो मधुसूदनम्। नामभिर्विविधैरेषां निरुक्तं भगवन् मम॥ वक्तुमर्हसि शुश्रूषोः प्रजापतिपतेर्हरेः। श्रुत्वा भवेयं यत् पूतः शरच्चन्द्र इवामलः॥