17.107

balite na pare kichu, mauna ha-ila

prabhu punah prasna kaila, kahite lagila

SYNONYMS

balite—to say; na pare—is not able; kichu—anything; mauna—silent; ha-ila—became; prabhu—the Lord; punah—again; prasna—question; kaila—put; kahite—to speak; lagila—began.

Struck with wonder, the astrologer remained silent, unable to speak.

But when the Lord again put the question before him, he replied as follows.