In plain words
‘Who are you, child? Whose son are you? Where are you going, and what is your name? Where have you come from? Tell me, and gladden my heart.’ As Shankara spoke, the boy opened his mouth.
Word for word
‘Who are you who are here, child? Whose son are you? Where are you going? What is your name? From where have you come here? Tell me, so that my heart may rejoice.’ When Shankara spoke thus, the boy opened his mouth to answer.