Shloka 103

उपहार-विधानम्, यक्षपूजा, रत्ननिध्युद्धारः

Offerings to Tryambaka; Yakṣa honors; Excavation of the Treasure

Devanagari script

कारयित्वा स राजेन्द्रो ब्राह्मणानिदमब्रवीत्‌ । ब्राह्मणोंने जो छावनी वहाँ बनायी थी

Transliteration

kārayitvā sa rājendro brāhmaṇān idam abravīt |

Translation

After having the required arrangements duly made, the king—foremost among rulers—addressed the Brahmins. In the narrative context, this marks Yudhiṣṭhira’s orderly, dharma-guided preparation of the encampment and facilities (including proper space for the elephants), showing governance that honors ritual propriety and the needs of all participants.

Word by Word

• [{'term': 'kārayitvā', 'definition': 'having caused to be made

• having had (something) constructed/arranged'}, {'term': 'saḥ', 'definition': 'he (the aforementioned person)'}, {'term': 'rājendraḥ', 'definition': 'best of kings

• eminent king'}, {'term': 'brāhmaṇān', 'definition': 'the Brahmins (accusative plural)'}, {'term': 'idam', 'definition': 'this (statement/matter)'}, {'term': 'abravīt', 'definition': 'said

Speaker

वैशम्पायन उवाच

Characters & Entities

• Vaiśampāyana
• Yudhiṣṭhira
• Brāhmaṇas

Educational Q&A

What is the core teaching?

A righteous king upholds dharma through orderly preparation, respect for Brahmins and ritual procedure, and responsible administration that provides properly for all involved.

What is happening in the narrative?

After arranging necessary constructions and preparations, the king (Yudhiṣṭhira) addresses the assembled Brahmins, signaling the next instructions or declarations connected with the ongoing Ashvamedha-related proceedings.