With a heart contaminated by the taint of helplessness, with a mind confounded about my duty, I ask you. Tell me what is assuredly good for me. I am your disciple: instruct me, who have thrown myself on your (indulgence). For I do not perceive what is to dispel that grief which will dry up my organs after I shall have obtained a properous kingdom on earth without a foe, or even the sovereignty of the gods. Sangaya said: Having spoken thus to Hrishikesa, O terror of (your) foes! Gudakesa said to Govinda, `I shall not engage in battle;' and verily remain silent.