vrata-ante-at the end of observing the vow; kartike-in the month of Kartika (October-November); masi-in that month; tri-ratram-for three nights; samupositah-after completely observing the fast; snatah-after bathing; kadacit-once upon a time; kalindyam-on the bank of the Yamuna; harim-unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead; madhuvane-in that part of the Vrndavana area known as Madhuvana; arcayat-worshiped the Lord.