प्रशशंसुः प्रशस्तव्यौ गायमानौ कुशीलवौ । अहो गीतस्य माधुर्यं श्लोकानां च विशेषतः ॥१-४-
They praised the two Kuśīlava singers, who were worthy of praise, saying, 'Ah, the sweetness of this song, and especially of the verses!'
चिरनिर्वृत्तमप्येतत् प्रत्यक्षमिव दर्शितम् । प्रविश्य तावुभौ सुष्ठु तथाभावमगायताम् ॥१-४-
Though these events happened long ago, they were presented as if before one's very eyes; the two entered and sang so well, embodying the story.