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.

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.