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AMBAREESHA |
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Durvaasa Himself
the Guest
Shortly afterwards, Durvaasa came. He was a great sage who had done a good deal of
penance. But he was short- tempered.
This sage arrived at the palace of Ambareesha whose joy knew no bounds to have such a
distinguished guest as
Durvaasa on that auspicious day. He accorded a hearty welcome to the "Kindly accept
my invitation to dine in the palace."
sage and seated him on honored chair He made obeisance. "How are you, Sire? Has your
penance been going on unhindered?" He Enquirer. I am indeed very fortunate to have a
great and revered man like you as the guest of our palace," he continued, "Today
is Dwaadashi the day of 'Paarane'. I request you to kindly accept my invitation
to dine in the palace.
To this request Durvaasa replied, "O Ambareesha, I gladly accept yourinvitation.
First let me go to the river for bathing. I shall be back after finishing my prayer."
the king agreed to this.Durvaasa went to the
river. Ambareesha sat in the palace waiting eagerly for him.
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