athava-otherwise; asya-of His (Lord Krsna's); padam-bhoja-lotus feet; makaranda-liham-of those who lick the honey from such a lotus flower; satam-of those who are to exist eternally; kimanyaih-what is the use of anything else; asat-illusory; alapaih-topics; ayusah-of the duration of life; yat-that which is; asadvyayah-unnecessary waste of life.