sah—Sudyumna; ekada—once upon a time; maharaja—O King Pariksit; vicaran—touring; mrgayam—for hunting; vane—in the forest; vrtah—accompanied; katipaya—a few; amatyaih—by ministers or associates; asvam—upon a horse; aruhya—riding; saindhavam—born in the Sindhupradesa; pragrhya—holding in hand; ruciram—beautiful; capam—bow; saran ca—and arrows; parama-adbhutan—very wonderful, uncommon; damsitah—wearing armor; anumrgam—behind the animals; virah—the hero; jagama—went toward; disam uttaram—the north.