raja uvaca-King Yudhisthira inquired; kasmin-for what reason; karmani-by which activities; devasya-of Lord Mahadeva (Siva); mayah-the great demon Maya Danava; ahan-vanquished; jagat-isituh-of Lord Siva, who controls the power of the material energy and is the husband of Durgadevi; yatha-just as; ca-and; upacita-again expanded; kirtih-reputation; krsnena-by Lord Krsna; anena-this; kathyatam-please describe.