raja uvaca-King Pariksit said; priya-vratah-King Priyavrata; bhagavatah-the great devotee; atma-aramah-who takes pleasure in self-realization; katham-why; mune-O great sage; grhe-at home; aramata-enjoyed; yat-mulah-having which as the root cause; karma-bandhah-the bondage of fruitive activities; parabhavah-the defeat of one's human mission.