sri-bhagavan uvaca -- the Supreme Personality of Godhead said; nara-indra -- O ruler of men; yacna -- begging; kavibhih -- by learned authorities; vigarhita -- condemned; rajanya -- of the royal order; bandhoh -- for a member; nija -- in his own; dharma -- religious standards; vartinah -- who is situated; tatha api -- nevertheless; yace -- I am begging; tava -- with you; sauhrida -- for friendship; icchaya -- out of desire; kanyam -- daughter; tvadiyam -- your; na -- not; hi -- indeed; sulka-dah -- givers of payment; vayam -- We.

The Supreme Lord said: O ruler of men, learned authorities condemn begging for a person in the royal order who is executing his religious duties. Even so, desiring your friendship, I ask you for your daughter, though We offer no gifts in exchange.