tam -- her; rupinim -- appearing in person; sriyam -- the goddess of fortune; ananya -- having no other; gatim -- goal; nirikshya -- seeing; ya -- she who; lilaya -- as His pastime; dhrita -- of Him who assumes; tanoh -- bodies; anurupa -- corresponding; rupa -- whose forms; pritah -- pleased; smayan -- smiling; alaka -- with locks of hair; kundala -- earrings; nishka -- neck ornament; kantha -- on her throat; vaktra -- face; ullasat -- bright and happy; smita -- smile; sudham -- nectar; harih -- Lord Krishna; ababhashe -- spoke.

As He contemplated her, the goddess of fortune herself, who desires only Him, Lord Krishna smiled. The Lord assumes various forms to enact His pastimes, and He was pleased that the form the goddess of fortune had assumed was just suitable for her to serve as His consort. Her charming face was adorned with curling hair, earrings, a locket on her neck, and the nectar of her bright, happy smile. The Lord then spoke to Her as follows.