sri-naradah uvaca—Sri Narada Muni said; brahmacari—a brahmacari, a student living at the residence of the guru; guru-kule—at the residence of the guru; vasan—by living; dantah—continuously practicing control of the senses; guroh hitam—only for the benefit of the guru (not for one’s personal benefit); acaran—practicing; dasa-vat—very humbly, like a slave; nicah—submissive, obedient; gurau—unto the spiritual master; su-drdha—firmly; sauhrdah—in friendship or good will.