sri-bhagavan uvaca -- the Personality of Godhead said; tvam -- you; hi -- indeed; nah -- Our; paramam -- supreme; cakshuh -- eye; suhrit -- well-wishing friend; mantra -- of counsel; artha -- the value; tattva-vit -- who knows perfectly; atha -- thus; atra -- in this regard; bruhi -- please say; anushtheyam -- what is to be done; sraddadhmah -- We have trust; karavama -- We will carry out; tat -- that.

The Personality of Godhead said: You are indeed Our best eye and closest friend, for you know perfectly the relative value of various kinds of counsel. Therefore please tell Us what should be done in this situation. We trust your judgment and shall do as you say.