He learnt that Vijaya Nagar ruler Sri Krishna Deva Rayar was a revered patron for poetry and poets. 
hi lɜ˞nt ðæt   ɹulɜ˞ ʃɹi kɹɪʃnʌ deɪvʌ  wɑz ʌ ɹɪvɪɹd peɪtɹʌn fɔɹ poʊʌtɹi ʌnd poʊʌts. 
 Indian speaks slightly slowly with a very monotone tone in a room with very clear acoustics.