116 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 9, Ch. 4

ceremony; tasya—of him (Ambarisa); tarhi—immediately; atithih—
unwanted or uncalled-for guest; saksat—directly; durvdésah—the great
mystic Durvasa; bhagavan—very powerful; abhit—appeared on the
scene as a guest.

TRANSLATION

Thereafter, Maharaja Ambarisa satisfied all the guests who ar-
rived at his house, especially the brahmanas. He gave in charity
sixty crores of cows whose horns were covered with gold plate and
whose hooves were covered with silver plate. All the cows were
well decorated with garments and had full milk bags. They were
mild-natured, young and beautiful and were accompanied by their
calves. After giving these cows, the King first sumptuously fed all
the brahmanas, and when they were fully satisfied, he was about to
observe the end of Ekadasi, with their permission, by breaking the
fast. Exactly at that time, however, Durvasaé Muni, the great and
powerful mystic, appeared on the scene as an uninvited guest.

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TATA YT: TETRMTATAATEMT: |
TUITE =| EASA: 124

tam Gnarcatithim bhipah
pratyutthdndsanarhanaih

yayace *bhyavaharaya
pada-miilam updgatah

tam—unto him (Durvasa); dnarca—worshiped; atithim—although
an uninvited guest; bhijpah—the King (Ambarisa); pratyutthana—by
standing up; dsana—by offering a seat; arhanaih—and by parapher-
nalia for worship; yaydéce—requested; abhyavahdrdya—for eating;
pada-miilam—at the root of his feet; updgatah—fell down.

TRANSLATION

After standing up to receive Durvasé Muni, King Ambarisa
offered him a seat and paraphernalia of worship. Then, sitting at
his feet, the King requested the great sage to eat.
