हरिपुङ्गव O best of monkeys, तयोः of both, भावम् intention, लक्षयस्व goal, प्रहृष्टमनसौ if they are pleasing in that ways, प्रशंसाभिः by praising them, इङ्गितैश्च by their signs, पुनः पुनः again and again, विश्वासयन् creating confidence, मम me, अभिमुखमेव favourable way only, स्थित्वा after making sure, धनुर्धरौ the two wielders of bows, अस्य वनस्य in this forest, प्रवेशस्य of entrance, प्रयोजनम् purpose, त्वम् you, पृच्छ enquire

'O best of monkeys ascertain their purpose by praising them and studying their honest intentions. Gain the confidence of the wielders of bows and if you find them agreeable, enquire the purpose of their entering this forest.