Shloka 38
राजपूजाविधानम् / Royal Reception Protocols during Āśvamedha Preparations
तस्मिन् सदसि नित्यास्तु व्यासशिष्या द्विजर्षभा: । सर्वशास्त्रप्रणेतार: कुशला यज्ञसंस्तरे
tasmin sadasi nityāstu vyāsaśiṣyā dvijarṣabhāḥ | sarvaśāstrapraṇetāraḥ kuśalā yajñasaṃstare ||
Vaiśaṃpāyana said: In that sacrificial assembly, the foremost of the twice-born—disciples of Vyāsa—were always present. They were authoritative expounders of all the śāstras and were skilled in arranging and conducting the rites upon the sacrificial ground, ensuring that the yajña proceeded according to dharma and proper rule.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores that major rites must be grounded in śāstra and guided by qualified teachers: learned Brāhmaṇas, trained in tradition, safeguard dharma by ensuring correct procedure and interpretation.
Vaiśaṃpāyana describes the sacrificial assembly connected with the Aśvamedha context, noting that Vyāsa’s eminent disciples are continually present, serving as expert authorities who manage and supervise the yajña’s arrangements and ritual conduct.