Shloka 1.13.26

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

सन्ति स्निग्धाश्च ये चान्ये राजान: पृथिवीतले।तानानय यथाक्षिप्रं सानुगान्सह बान्धवान्।।1.13.26।।

Transliteration

prācīnān sindhu-sauvīrān saurāṣṭreyāṃś ca pārthivān |

dākṣiṇātyān narendrāṃś ca samastān ānayasva ha || 1.13.25 ||

Translation

Invite all the rulers as well—kings of the eastern regions, of Sindhu and Sauvīra, the sovereigns of Saurāṣṭra, and the kings of the southern lands.

Context

Bring all other kings of this earth, who are friendly with us. Along with their retinues, families and relatives".

Characters & Entities

• Sindhu
• Sauvīra
• Saurāṣṭra
• Southern regions (Dakṣiṇātya)
• Eastern regions (Prācīna)

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as inclusive, orderly kingship: a major yajña is a public-sacred act, and inviting many regions reflects responsibility toward wider social and political harmony.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha expands the invitations beyond close allies to regional rulers across the subcontinent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s administrative foresight—ensuring broad participation and legitimacy for a royal rite.