Matsyapurana 103.17

103.17

adya me pitarastuṣṭās tvayi dṛṣṭe mahāmune
adyāhaṃ pūtadeho 'smi yattvayā saha darśanam //

The gate-keeper, on seeing the great sage Mârkaṇḍeya, immediately reported his arrival to the king, who, without the least delay, repaired to the door to accord him a fitting reception, and said "O Sage! you are most welcome. By your having so kindly graced me with your presence, I feel that the mission of my life has been fulfilled and that my family has been liberated from all sins. O Sage! the manes of my deceased ancestors have also become gratified by your presence, and I feel myself purified in your presence."—15.