hiraṇyāsura who made them his, through the strength of his shoulders —

thinking that only we are strong —

was it not to remove the ahankāram (egotism) and mamakāram (possessiveness) [of samsāris such as ourselves]! —

a mind [heart] as hardened as iron —

powerful divine hands —

it appears that this affection is very strong —

how did it become so hardened? —

 having blemishless strength  —

having manthara mountain, which is very strong and radiant, as the churning staff —

that is hard hearted —

being mightily strong —

got great strength/force, —

the serpent vāsuki, which is very strong and radiant —

 very strong —

powerful heads —

and forcefully torment —

forcefully drag me —

having hardened mind —

is it any great skill (for you)? —

thinking of (his) huge strength —