upayam-the means of protection in this dangerous position; kathayisyami-I shall speak to you; tava-of your deliverance from this danger; vipra-O brahmana; srnusva-just hear from me; tat-what I say; ayam-this action taken by you; hi-indeed; atma-abhicarah-self-envy or envious of yourself (your mind has become your enemy); te-for you; yatah-because of whom; tam-to him (Maharaja Ambarisa); yahi-immediately go; ma ciram-do not wait even a moment; sadhusu-unto devotees; prahitam-applied; tejah-power; prahartuh-of the executor; kurute-does; asivam-inauspiciousness.