sat-guṇe - in good qualities; pāṇḍitye - in learning; sabāra priya - dear to everyone; sanātana - Sanātana Gosvāmī; yathā-yogya - as it is suitable; kṛpā - mercy; maitrī - friendship; gaurava - honor; bhājana - worthy of being offered.

Sanātana Gosvāmī was dear to everyone because of his exalted qualities and learning. Suitably, therefore, they bestowed upon him mercy, friendship and honor.