इमं स्तवं भगवतो विष्णोर्व्यासेन कीर्तितम् ।पठेद्य इच्छेत्पुरुषः श्रेयः प्राप्तुं सुखानि च ॥
In plain words
This hymn to Viṣṇu, the Blessed One, first sung by Vyāsa — let anyone recite it who wants to reach the highest good, and happiness along the way.
Close to the Sanskrit
This hymn of praise of the Blessed Viṣṇu, proclaimed by Vyāsa — let that person recite it who would wish to attain the highest good and happiness as well.