tusnim bhutva ksanam rajann
sri-sukah uvaca-Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said; balih-Bali Maharaja; evam-thus; grha-patih-the master of the household affairs, although guided by the priests; kula-acaryena-by the family acarya or guide; bhasitah-being thus addressed; tusnim-silent; bhutva-becoming; ksanam-for a moment; rajan-O King (Maharaja Pariksit); uvaca-said; avahitah-after full deliberation; gurum-unto his spiritual master.