yac cādharmasya lakṣaṇam

sri-visnudutah ucuh-the blessed messengers of Lord Visnu spoke; yuyam-all of you; vai-indeed; dharma-rajasya-of King Yamaraja, who knows the religious principles; yadi-if; nirdesa-karinah-order carriers; bruta-just speak; dharmasya-of religious principles; nah-unto us; tattvam-the truth; yat-that which; ca-also; adharmasya-of impious activities; laksanam-symptoms.