sah-the son of Vyasadeva; tu-again; samsravayamasa-made them audible; maharajam-unto the emperor; pariksitam-of the name Pariksit; praya-upavistam-who sat until death without food or drink; gaṅgayam-on the bank of the Ganges; paritam-being surrounded; parama-rsibhih-by great sages.