akarnya-after hearing; bhartuh-of their master; gaditam-the words or statement; tam ucuh-replied to him; deva-satravah-all the asuras, who were enemies of the demigods; devan-the demigods; prati-toward; krta-amarsah-who were envious; daiteyah-the asuras; na-not; ati-kovidah-who were very expert in executing transactions.