tasyam—in that place known as Mathura; tu—indeed; karhicit—some time ago; saurih—the demigod, descendant of Sura; vasudevah—who appeared as Vasudeva; krta-udvahah—after being married; devakya—Devaki; suryaya—his newly married wife; sardham—along with; prayane—for returning home; ratham—the chariot; aruhat—mounted.