ataḥ - therefore (due to the rarity of seeing pure devotees of the Lord); ātyantikam - supreme; kṣemam - auspiciousness; pṛcchāmaḥ - we are asking; bhavataḥ - you; anaghāḥ - O sinless ones; saṁsāre - in the material world; asmin - this; kṣaṇa-ardhaḥ - lasting half a moment; api - even; sat-saṅgaḥ - association with devotees; sevadhiḥ - a treasure; nṛṇām - for human society.

“ ‘O devotees! O you who are free from all sins! Let me inquire from you about that which is supremely auspicious for all living entities. Association with a pure devotee for even half a moment in this material world is the greatest treasure for human society.’