# Cc. Madhya 13.17 ## Text > uttama hañā rājā kare tuccha sevana > ataeva jagannāthera kṛpāra bhājana ## Synonyms *uttama* *hañā*—although very respectable; *rājā*—the King; *kare*—accepts; *tuccha*—menial; *sevana*—service; *ataeva*—therefore; *jagannāthera*—of Lord Jagannātha; *kṛpāra*—in the matter of mercy; *bhājana*—suitable candidate. ## Translation **Although the King was the most exalted respectable person, still he accepted menial service for the Lord; he, therefore, became a suitable candidate for receiving the Lord's mercy.**