शतानन्दस्य Satananda's, सन्निधौ in the presence, एवम् thus, वचने words, उक्ते (सति) when he uttered, अव्यग्रा: undistracted, केचित् some (attendants), आगता: had come, जनक: Janaka, तान् them, समादिशत् commanded.

Janaka having said so in the presence of Satananda gave instructions to a few faithful attendants who were present.