Shloka 1.13.18

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

ततस्सुमन्त्रमानीय वसिष्ठो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।निमन्त्रयस्व नृपतीन्पृथिव्यां ये च धार्मिका:।।1.13.18।।

Transliteration

brāhmaṇān kṣatriyān vaiśyān śūdrāṃś caiva sahasraśaḥ | samānayasva satkṛtya sarvadeśeṣu mānavān || 1.13.19 ||

Translation

Gather, with due honor, thousands of people—brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, and śūdras—from every region.

Context

Then Vasishta, having summoned Sumantra said to him "Invite all the righteous kings on earth".

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• brāhmaṇa
• kṣatriya
• vaiśya
• śūdra
• sarvadeśa (all regions)

FAQs

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

Dharma in a royal-sacred event includes inclusive participation and respectful treatment across social groups.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha expands the invitation beyond kings to the wider populace from all regions, ensuring a grand and orderly gathering.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lokasaṅgraha (welfare and cohesion of society): bringing communities together with honor rather than exclusion.