srutih—Vedic knowledge; mata—like a mother who is affectionate to her children; prsta—when questioned; disati—she directs; bhavat—of You; aradhana—worship; vidhim—the process; yatha—just as; matuh vani—the instructions of the mother; smrtih—smrti-sastras, which explain the Vedic literatures; api—also; tatha—similarly; vakti—express; bhagini—like a sister; purana-adyah—headed by the Puranas; ye—which; va—or; sahaja-nivahah—like brothers; te—all of them; tat—of the mother; anugah—followers; atah—therefore; satyam—the truth; jnatam—known; mura-hara—O killer of the demon Mura; bhavan—Your Lordship; eva—only; saranam—the shelter.