tam—him (the saintly person); natva—after offering obeisances unto; abhyarcya—and worshiping; vidhi-vat—in terms of the rules and regulations of etiquette; padayoh—the lotus feet of the saintly person; sirasa—with the head; sprsan—touching; vivitsuh—desiring to know about him (the saintly person); idam—the following words; apraksit—inquired; maha-bhagavatah—the very advanced devotee of the Lord; asurah—although born in an asura family.