yatha-in order that; hi-indeed; purusasya-of a living entity; iha-here; visnoh-of Lord Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead; pada-upasarpanam-approaching the lotus feet; yat-because; esah-this; sarva-bhutanam-of all living entities; priyah-the dear one; atma-isvarah-the master of the soul, the Supersoul; suhrt-the best well-wisher and friend.