The king was extremely pleased to have such an exalted sage as his honoured guest, and so he made all efforts to duly welcome the sage, making him feel most comfortable and at home. The king expressed his immense pleasure by saying—‘Oh sage, I am very privileged and honoured to welcome you and have you as my honoured guest. It appears that no one has done so many good and virtuous deeds as me’ because I it is me who has been given the honour of having an exalted sage like you as my guest.’