1. Now, I bow in reverence to the listeners who are comprised of devotees, knowledgeable people, saints, renunciates, the virtuous, yogis, those who are full of good attributes, and those who speak the Truth.
2. Some are the ocean of purity, some are reservoirs of intellect, and some are like mines of the gems of words.
3. Some enjoy the nectar of knowledge from many texts, and some are eloquent speakers who can clear the many doubts of men at the appropriate times.
4. Their capacity is limitless, and they are like incarnations of God (Ishwara), or actual gods themselves, sitting in the audience.
5. They are a group of sages (rishis) who are themselves the very form of peace and purity. Because of them, the audience is supremely magnificent.
6. In their heart dwells the essence of the Vedas, in their speech resides Shri Saraswati the goddess of speech and learning, and when they speak, it is as if the guru of the gods is speaking.
7. They are pure like fire. They are like rays of inspiration from the sun. Nothing in the entire universe can be compared to their knowledge.
8. They are continuously alert, and they have the knowledge of all of the three aspects of time (past, present and future). They are Self-realized and always without pride.
9. There remains nothing that has gone unnoticed by them. They have given careful consideration to everything that has appeared in their mind.
10. Whatever comes to mind to tell them, they already know. What remains to be explained to them from a position of authoritative knowledge?
11. They are appreciative of virtuous qualities, therefore I speak to them without any hesitation or doubt. These fortunate ones receive and retain what is presented.
12. Those who always eat the best food sometimes want simple meals for a change. My words and expressions are like that, simple and common.
13. Each one worships the Supreme God with one’s heart according to their capacity, but nowhere is it said that one should not worship God.
14. I am an unskilled speaker, and the audience is none other than God. I try my best to worship them with my inadequate speech.
15. I do not have scholastic knowledge or artistic flair. I am not clever with words, nor do I have great poetic skill with sweet sounding words when speaking about Devotion (Bhakti), Knowledge (Jnana), and Desirelessness (Vairagya).
16. Such is my clumsy play with words, yet still I speak, because the Lord of the Universe (Jagadisha) enjoys the feeling of devotion that is conveyed in my words.
17. You, the audience, are the form of this Almighty Lord. I am not skilled in giving explanations of ancient scriptures, but with the small intellect and simple thoughts, I can give informal explanations to you.
18. The son of the powerful man, even if dull-minded, is still powerful. Similar to this is the relationship I have with you and the saints.
19. While the lion and tiger are fierce and we are struck with fear when seeing them, their cubs play in front of them fearlessly.
20. Similarly, I am the child of saints, and I am speaking to you saintly people, so I am confident that my concern will surely be viewed with compassion in your thoughts.
21. Just as when one's own speech is incorrect, some action is required to correct it, likewise, if there are shortcomings in my talks, please make them complete.
22. The sign of affection is that it comes automatically for the mind. Similarly, you saintly and virtuous people are the parents of the world.
23. Understand the inner meaning of my words, and do that which is appropriate. "Give your full attention to the narration that comes after this," says the humble servant of the servant of God.