Shloka 1.13.10

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

ब्राह्मणावसथाश्चैव कर्तव्याश्शतशश्शुभा:।भक्ष्यान्नपानैर्बहुभिस्समुपेतास्सुनिष्ठिता:।।1.13.10।।

Transliteration

brāhmaṇāvasathāś caiva kartavyāḥ śataśaḥ śubhāḥ | bhakṣyānnapānaiḥ bahubhiḥ samupetāḥ suniṣṭhitāḥ ||

Translation

Auspicious dwellings for the brahmins were to be prepared in the hundreds—well arranged and fully supplied with abundant foods and drinks.

Characters & Entities

• brahmins (brāhmaṇa)
• residences (avasatha)
• foods and drinks (bhakṣya-anna-pāna)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes hospitality and generosity: sacred rites are inseparable from caring for guests and supporting the learned with dignity and comfort.

What is the narrative situation?

The text describes logistical arrangements for the sacrifice—large-scale housing and provisioning for brahmins.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public-minded generosity and meticulous organization in service of a communal sacred event.