Shloka 1.13.16

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

ततस्सर्वे समागम्य वसिष्ठमिदमब्रुवन्।।1.13.16।।यथोक्तं तत्सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते।यथोक्तं तत्करिष्यामो न किञ्चित्परिहास्यते।।1.13.17।।

Transliteration

tatas sarve samāgamya vasiṣṭham idam abruvan || 1.13.16 || yathoktaṃ tat suvihitaṃ na kiñcit parihīyate | yathoktaṃ tat kariṣyāmo na kiñcit parihāsyate || 1.13.17 ||

Translation

Then all of them assembled and said to Vasiṣṭha: “Just as you instructed, everything has been well arranged; nothing is lacking. Just as you instructed, so shall we do—nothing at all will be omitted.”

Context

Then all of them approached Vasishta and said, "everything has been well-arranged in accordance with your instruction. There is no deficiency. Everything will be done as instructed by you without leaving out anything."

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha

FAQs

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

Dharma includes fidelity to right instruction: responsible agents confirm completeness and commit to non-negligence.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving detailed guidance, the organizers report back to Vasiṣṭha that preparations are complete and will be executed exactly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ājñā-pālana (adherence to rightful command) and niṣṭhā (steadfastness) in executing a sacred duty.