atra - in this regard; ca - and; udāharanti - they relate as an example; imam - the following; itihāsam - historical account; purātanam - ancient; vṛka-asurāya - to the demon Vṛka; giri-śaḥ - Lord Śiva, master of Mount Kailāsa; varam - a choice of benedictions; dattvā - giving; āpa - obtained; saṅkaṭam - a dangerous situation.

In this connection, an ancient historical account is related concerning how the Lord of Kailāsa Mountain was put into danger by offering a choice of benedictions to the demon Vṛka.