The divine Rishis and vastly learned Brahmanas of a pious life. And Rishis of royal descent, O you of the Dasharha race, as also venerable devotees, who were witnesses, O you exceedingly wise Being, to the ancient feats of the gods and the Asuras. Are desirous of seeing all the Kshatriya rulers of the earth and the countries and the kings assembled together from all sides, as also yourself, the true Janardana. We are going, O Keshava, to behold this grand sight worthy of being seen; and we desire to hear, O Madhava, words conducive to morality and worldly profit. Which will be addressed by you to the Kurus in the midst of the kings, O you chastiser of foes.