Shloka 26
मरुत्तोपाख्यान-प्रस्तावः — Genealogy to Marutta and the Logistics of Royal Sacrifice
काज्चन: सुमहान् पादस्तत्र कर्म चकार सः । ततः कुण्डानि पात्रीश्व पिठराण्यासनानि च
kāñcanaḥ sumahān pādas tatra karma cakāra saḥ | tataḥ kuṇḍāni pātrīś ca piṭharāṇy āsanāni ca ||
Vyāsa said: There, he prepared a very large golden platform and set the ritual work in motion. Then, at his command, many goldsmiths came and fashioned golden fire-pits, vessels, plates, and seats. The narrative underscores the king’s resolve to conduct the sacrifice with meticulous order and abundant resources, presenting royal wealth as an instrument placed in the service of a solemn dharmic rite rather than mere display.
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that material power and wealth gain ethical meaning when subordinated to dharmic purpose—here, careful preparation for a solemn sacrifice—emphasizing discipline, order, and responsibility in religious and royal action.
A grand sacrificial setting is being prepared: a large golden base/platform is made, and artisans produce golden ritual implements—fire-pits, vessels, plates, and seats—so the yajña can proceed with full ceremonial completeness.