Nartum is an alternative to nartitum, to dance. Krsna began dancing even without instrumental accompaniment by calling out syllables such as "thai thai " himself. The impression given is that he was considering, "We will meet together at some time in the future."

To give him happiness in dancing many instruments were used. These are described. Another version has avetya instead of avekṣya. The meaning is the same. The roots iks and i (ava is added) both mean “to know.” Tadīya refers to the Lord’s associates like Garuḍa. The others in the list are from Svarga. Or the Gandharvas and others in the list can be those residing in Vaikuṇṭha. Cāraṇas served by playing instruments, Gandharvas served by singing. The devatās and their wives served by showering flowers. The Siddhas served by offering various fragrances and perfumed powders. The sages served by offering prayers. The sequence of persons and their services are not corresponding order because Śukadeva was blissful. Or, out of love, everyone performed all other’s services.

To give him happiness in dancing many instruments were used. These are described. Tadīya refers to the Lord’s associates like Garuḍa. The others in the list are from Svarga. Or the Gandharvas and others in the list can be those residing in Vaikuṇṭha. Cāraṇas served by playing instruments, Gandharvas served by singing. The devatās and their wives served by showering flowers. Apsarās also showered flowers since they did not dance while Kṛṣṇa was dancing. In fact it is not stated that any heavenly female danced. The Siddhas served by offering various fragrances and perfumed powders. The sages served by offering prayers. The order of the offerings mentioned in the verse is not the standard order in worship because this was performed out of affection as a sudden worship, in a crowded situation. Or the order is not correct because Śukadeva was blissful. Or, out of love, everyone performed all other’s services.