jijnasita-having inquired of; atma-yatharthyah-right knowledge of one's own self; muneh-from the learned philosopher; vyasa-sutat-the son of Vyasa; asau-he; hitva-quitting; idam-this material attachment; nrpa-O King; gaṅgayam-on the bank of the Ganges; yasyati-will go; addha-directly; akutah-bhayam-the life of fearlessness.