tomāra āge - before you; dhāṛṣṭya - impudence; ei - this; mukha-vyādāna - simply opening the mouth; eta bali' - saying this; nāndī-śloka - the introductory verses; karilā vyākhyāna - explained.

“It is even impudent for me to open my mouth before you.” Then, having said this, he recited the introductory verse of the Lalita-mādhava.