bhārgava! O! Descendant of Bhrugu, vīryahīnamiva as if I am without valour, kṣatradharmēṇa by duties of Kshatriya, aśaktamiva as though incompetant, avajānāsi you are insulting me, adya today, mē my, tēja: energy, parākramam valour, paśya you may witness.
You underrate me O Bhargava! as though I am devoid of valour and incompetent to perform the duties of a Kshatriya. Now witness my energy and valour.