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Srimad Bhagvata Mahapurana: Book 10: Chapter 86: Verses 14-26
Though (he lived the life of) a householder, he performed (all) his duties and lived on whatever subsistence came to him without (any) effort. Everyday he got by the will of Providence as much as was barely necessary for his sustenance, and not (a bit) more. (fully) contented with this, he discharged (all) his duties in the proper manner. Dear Pariksit, the (then) ruler of Mithila was similarly devoted to the Lord. He was known by the name of Bahulaswa. He was (absolutely) free from egotism. Both (the king and the Brahmana) were beloved of Sri Krsna (the immortal
Lord) Pleased with them (both), the almighty Lord (once) mounted the chariot brought by Daruka and drove to the kingdom of Videha, accompanied by (a number of) seers. The (celestial sage) Narada, Vamadeva, Atri, (my father) Krsnadwaipayana (Vedavyasa), Parasurama, Asita, Aruni, myself (Suka), Brhaspati, Kanwa, Maitreya, Cyavana and others formed the party. At every stage (in the course of the journey), 0 protector of men, the citizens and villagers waited upon Him with offerings in their hands, appearing as He did (with His followers) like the sun surrounded by planets. 0 king ! (during that journey of the Lord) the men and women of Anarta, Dhanva, Kurujangala, Kanka, Matsya, Pancala, Kunti Madhu, Kekaya, Kosala, Arna and those belonging to other territories drank with their eyes the nectarine beauty of His lotus-like countenance enlivened by His winsome smiles and loving glances.
On those people, from whose eyes the scales of ignorance had completely fallen through His sight, Sri Krsna (the Teacher of the three worlds), conferred (by His very look) insight into the Truth as well as final beatitude (the fruit of such insight) and hearing (even as He advanced) His own glory, sung by gods and men, which illumined the quarters and drove away all evil. (In this way) the Lord slowly journeyed to Videha. Pariksit ! delighted to hear of the arrival of Sri Krsna (the immortal Lord), the people of the city of Mithila and of the adjoining villages (all) came forth to receive Him with offerings in their hands. At the sight of the glorious Lord, their faces brightened and the buds of their hearts opened through ecstasy. With their heads bent low and with their palms joined on them they greeted the Lord and His companions) the sages, of whom they had (only) heard before.Realizing that Sri Krsna, the Teacher of the world, had come to shower His grace on them, the king of Mithila as well as Srutadeva, fell at the feet of the Lord. With joined palms they both simultaneously invited Sri Krsna (a scion of Dasarha) alongwith the sages to partake of their hospitality. Accepting their invitation, and with intent to please them both, the Lord (simultaneously) entered the residence of both in two separate forms, unperceived by the other one.
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