iṣṭa-goṣṭhī - discussion among friends; vicāra - consideration; kari - we do; nā - not; kariha - make; roṣa - anger; śāstra-dṛṣṭye - according to the conclusion of scriptures; kahi - we speak; kichu - any; nā - not; la-iha - take; doṣa - fault.

The Bhaṭṭācārya said, “We are just having a discussion among friends and considering the points described in the scriptures. Do not become angry. I am simply speaking on the strength of the śāstras. Please don’t take any offense.