sri-nagah ucuh-the inhabitants of Nagaloka, who look like serpents, said; yena-by which person; papena-the most sinful (Hiranyakasipu); ratnani-the jewels on our heads; stri-ratnani-beautiful wives; hrtani-taken away; nah-our; tat-his; vaksah-patanena-by the piercing of the chest; asam-of all the women (who were kidnapped); datta-ananda-O Lord, You are the source of the pleasure; namah-our respectful obeisances; astu-let there be; te-unto You.