sri-gopyah ucuh -- the gopis said; bhajatah -- to those who respect them; anu -- reciprocally; bhajanti -- show respect; eke -- some; eke -- some; etat -- to this; viparyayam -- the contrary; na ubhayan -- with neither; ca -- and; bhajanti -- reciprocate; eke -- some; etat -- this; nah -- to us; bruhi -- speak; sadhu -- properly; bhoh -- O dear one.

The gopis said: Some people reciprocate the affection only of those who are affectionate toward them, while others show affection even to those who are indifferent or inimical. And yet others will not show affection toward anyone. Dear Krishna, please properly explain this matter to us.