pranebhyo 'pi priyam sutam
sunitih-Suniti, the real mother of Dhruva Maharaja; asya-his; janani-mother; pranebhyah-more than life air; api-even; priyam-dear; sutam-son; upaguhya-embracing; jahau-gave up; adhim-all grief; tat-aṅga-his body; sparsa-touching; nirvrta-being satisfied.