evam — in the same way; cedi-patiḥ — the lord of Cedi; rājā damaghoṣaḥ — King Damaghoṣa; sutāya — for his son (Śiśupāla); vai — indeed; kārayām āsa — had done; mantra-jñaiḥ — by expert knowers of mantras; sarvam — everything; abhyudaya — to his prosperity; ucitam — conducive.