prana-glahah-life is the stake; ayam-this; samarah-battle; isu-aksah-the arrows are the dice; vahana-asanah-the carriers such as the horses and elephants are the game board; atra-here (in this gambling match); na-not; jnayate-is known; amusya-of that one; jayah-victory; amusya-of that one; parajayah-defeat.