so 'haḿ tavānugrahārthaḿ
guhām etām upāgataḥ
prārthitaḥ pracuraḿ pūrvaḿ
tvayāhaḿ bhakta-vatsalaḥ
sah -- that same person; aham -- I; tava -- your; anugraha -- of the favoring; artham -- for the sake; guham -- cave; etam -- this; upagatah -- approached; prarthitah -- prayed to; pracuram -- abundantly; purvam -- before; tvaya -- by you; aham -- I; bhakta -- to My devotees; vatsalah -- affectionate.
Since in the past you repeatedly prayed to Me, I have personally come to this cave to show you mercy, for I am affectionately inclined to My devotees.
It is apparent from this verse that Mucukunda was a devotee of the Supreme Lord. He had prayed for the Lord's association, and now Sri Krishna granted his fervent request.
