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candana-jalete kare patha nisecane

tuccha seva kare vasi’ raja-simhasane

SYNONYMS

candana-jalete—with sandalwood water; kare—does; patha—road; nisecane—sprinkling; tuccha—insignificant, menial; seva—service; kare—performs; vasi’-although in possession of; raja-simhasane—the royal throne.

The King sprinkled the road with sandalwood-scented water.

Although he was the owner of the royal throne, he engaged in menial service for the sake of Lord Jagannatha.