Shloka 1.13.25

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

प्राचीनान्सिन्धु सौवीरान्सौराष्ट्रेयांश्च पार्थिवान्।दाक्षिणात्यान्नरेन्द्रांश्च समस्तानानयस्व ह।।1.13.25।।

Transliteration

aṅgeśvaram mahābhāgaṃ romapādaṃ susatkṛtam |

vayasyaṃ rājasiṃhasya samānaya yaśasvinam || 1.13.24 ||

Translation

Bring with due honor Romapāda, the illustrious lord of Aṅga—fortunate and renowned—who is a friend of the lion among kings.

Context

Bring kings from the countries of the eastern and southern regions, from Sindhu, Sauvera and Saurashtra৷৷

Characters & Entities

• Aṅga
• Romapāda
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma here is the etiquette of honoring worthy guests and allies (susatkāra), especially when inviting them to a sacred act meant for the welfare of the realm.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha continues the invitation list, asking Sumantra to escort Romapāda of Aṅga with proper honors.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Romapāda’s public virtue is yaśas (good repute), indicating a ruler respected for conduct and standing.