Shloka 1.13.1

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

पुन: प्राप्ते वसन्ते तु पूर्णस्संवत्सरोऽभवत्।प्रसवार्थं गतो यष्टुं हयमेधेन वीर्यवान्।।1.13.1।।

Transliteration

punaḥ prāpte vasante tu pūrṇaḥ saṃvatsaro 'bhavat | prasavārthaṃ gato yaṣṭuṃ hayamedhena vīryavān ||

Translation

When spring returned again and a full year had passed, the valiant king proceeded to perform the Aśvamedha, the Horse-sacrifice, seeking offspring.

Context

After completion of one year when spring returned, the valiant king (Dasaratha) entered the sacrificial pavilion to worship celestial beings for begetting sons.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• spring (vasanta)
• Aśvamedha (hayamedha)

FAQs

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

Dharma values order and patience: major undertakings are done at the proper time and with due preparation, not hurriedly.

What is the narrative situation?

A year passes; with the return of spring, Daśaratha proceeds to commence the Aśvamedha for the sake of progeny.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and disciplined commitment to a vowed course of action.