sah -- He; aha -- said; bhagavan -- the Supreme Lord; tasmai -- to him; pritah -- pleased; susrushave -- who was eager to hear; prabhuh -- his master; nrinam -- of all men; nihsreyasa -- of ultimate benefit; arthaya -- for the sake; yah -- who; avatirnah -- descended; yadoh -- of King Yadu; kule -- in the family.

This question pleased Sri Krishna, the King's Lord and master, who had descended into the family of Yadu for the purpose of bestowing the highest good on all men. The Lord replied as follows as the King eagerly listened.