Valmiki Ramayana 1.13.26: Bala Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 26
हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः · Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
सन्ति स्निग्धाश्च ये चान्ये राजानः पृथिवीतले ।
तानानय यथाक्षिप्रं सानुगान्सह बान्धवान् ॥२६॥
santi snigdhāś ca ye cānye rājānaḥ pṛthivītale |
tān ānaya yathākṣipraṃ sānugān saha bāndhavān ||26||
Und welche anderen Könige es auch auf Erden gibt, die wohlgesinnt und freundschaftlich sind — bringe sie so rasch wie möglich, mitsamt ihrem Gefolge und ihren Verwandten.
Bring all other kings of this earth, who are friendly with us. Along with their retinues, families and relatives".
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Dharma includes honoring social bonds and ensuring collective participation in sacred works; inviting allies with their households underscores respect for community and continuity.
Vasiṣṭha instructs that beyond named rulers, all friendly kings should be summoned promptly with their retinues and relatives.
Promptness and completeness in duty—organizing the rite without delay and without neglecting allied relations.
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