Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 35

हयमेध

यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

सर्वकामैरुपहृतैरुपेतं च समन्तत:। द्रष्टुमर्हसि राजेन्द्र मनसेव विनिर्मितम्।।1.13.35।।

Transliteration

sarvakāmair upahṛtair upetaṃ ca samantataḥ |

draṣṭum arhasi rājendra manaseva vinirmitam || 1.13.35 ||

Translation

يا سيّد الملوك، يليق بك أن تُبصر ساحة اليَجْنَا، مُحاطةً من كل جانب بكل ما يُشتهى من القرابين واللوازم، حتى لكأنها صُنِعَت بصنيع الذهن نفسه.

Word by Word

• tathā: then/likewise
• tathā: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Sequence)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tathā (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (क्रियाविशेषण-अव्यय)

• kekaya-rājānam: the king of Kekaya
• kekaya-rājānam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kekaya (प्रातिपदिक) + rājan (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन)

• vṛddham: aged
• vṛddham: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: vṛddha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); viśeṣaṇa of kekayarājānam

• parama-dhārmikam: very righteous
• parama-dhārmikam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: parama (प्रातिपदिक) + dhārmika (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन)

• śvaśuram: father-in-law
• śvaśuram: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śvaśura (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); apposition to kekayarājānam

• rāja-siṃhasya: of the lion among kings
• rāja-siṃhasya: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rāja (प्रातिपदिक) + siṃha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Genitive (6/षष्ठी), Singular (एकवचन)

• sa-putram: along with (his) sons
• sa-putram: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sa (अव्यय/उपसर्गार्थ ‘with’) + putra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); ‘together with (his) sons’

• tvam: you
• tvam: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: yusmad (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Sarvanāma (सर्वनाम), Nominative (1/प्रथमा), Singular (एकवचन)

• iha: here
• iha: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: iha (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (देशवाचक-अव्यय)

• ānaya: bring
• ānaya: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: nī (धातु)
• Form: Upasarga: ā- (आ), Lakāra: Loṭ (लोट्, Imperative), Parasmaipada (परस्मैपद), Puruṣa: Madhyama (मध्यम), Vachana: Eka (एकवचन)

Context

"O king, persons with composed minds have made preparations for the yaga. Now be pleased to leave for sacrificial altar nearby to perform yaga.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Excellence in sacred duty: dharma is supported by careful preparation and fitting resources, offered in a spirit of reverence rather than display.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha draws Daśaratha’s attention to the fully prepared yajña-site, signaling that the ritual environment is properly established.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Stewardship and conscientious preparation: ensuring sacred work is done with completeness and respect.