sri-yudhisthirah uvaca-Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired; bhagavan-O my lord; srotum-to hear; icchami-I wish; nrnam-of human society; dharmam-the occupational duties; sanatanam-common and eternal (for everyone); varna-asrama-acara-yutam-based on the principles of the four divisions of society and the four divisions of spiritual advancement; yat-from which; puman-the people in general; vindate-can enjoy very peacefully; param-the supreme knowledge (by which one can attain devotional service).