tam—him (Gajendra); tatra—there (in the water); kascit—someone; nrpa—O King; daiva-coditah—inspired by providence; grahah—crocodile; baliyan—very powerful; carane—his foot; rusa—angrily; agrahit—captured; yadrcchaya—occurring due to providence; evam—such; vyasanam—a dangerous position; gatah—having obtained; gajah—the elephant; yatha-balam—according to his strength; sah—he; ati-balah—with great endeavor; vicakrame—tried to get out.