O Child! (O Boy!) You who have come here (to this state), who are you? Whose son are you (who is the cause of your birth)? Whither are you bound (What is the goal of your birth)? What is your name? Wherefrom have you come (Wherefrom have you reached this body)? Speak to gladden my heart! Sankara asking thus, the boy opened his mouth and [began] to speak (reply). (1) (Continued on page 3)