brahmaṇā = by Brahmā; ca = and others; samāgamya = having been approached; tatra = amidst that assembly; tasthau = Lord Viṣṇu stood; samāhitaḥ = His mind focused on His duty of protecting them; tam = unto Him; abruvan = they spoke as follows; surāḥ = the demigods headed by Lord Brahmā; sarve = all of; samabhiṣṭūya = glorified Him who was prepared to protect those who had taken shelter of Him; sannatāḥ = then, while offering respectful obeisances.