Matsyapurana 146.1

146.1

*ṛṣaya ūcuḥ
kathaṃ matsyena kathitas tārakasya vadho mahān
kasminkāle vinirvṛttā katheyaṃ sūtanandana //

The Rişis said—Tell us, O Sûta! the history of the destruction of Târkâsura as narrated by the Bhagavân Matsya Pray, also tell us in what period it happened Our ears, inspite of drawing in the nectar of the sweet narrations emanating from your mouth so constantly, do not feel sufficiently gratified O, Sage! do gratify us by acceding to our request—1-2