Shloka 1.13.15

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

यथा सर्वं सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते।।1.13.15।। तथा भवन्त: कुर्वन्तु प्रीतिस्निग्धेन चेतसा।

Transliteration

yathā sarvaṃ suvihitaṃ na kiñcit parihīyate || 1.13.15 || tathā bhavantaḥ kurvantu prītisnigdhena cetasā |

Translation

See that everything is well arranged and that nothing at all is left undone; carry out the work with hearts softened by affection and goodwill.

Context

Every thing should be well-managed. In whatever manner you do, not even the smallest things be left out. Carry out the work with love and affection in your hearts".

Characters & Entities

• prīti (goodwill)

FAQs

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

Dharma is both competence and compassion: sacred duties must be executed completely and with a benevolent attitude.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha gives final operational guidance so the sacrifice proceeds without omissions or harshness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sāvadhānatā (carefulness) joined with dayā (kindness): precision without coldness.