Shloka 1.13.33

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

ततो वसिष्ठस्सुप्रीतो राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.13.32।।उपयाता नरव्याघ्र राजानस्तव शासनात्।मयापि सत्कृता: सर्वे यथार्हं राजसत्तमा:।।1.13.33।।

Transliteration

yajñīyaṃ ca kṛtaṃ rājan puruṣaiḥ susamāhitaiḥ |

niryātu ca bhavān yaṣṭuṃ yajñāyatanam antikāt || 1.13.34 ||

Translation

“O King, the sacrificial arrangements have been completed by men of steady, composed minds. Now please proceed to the nearby sacrificial ground to perform the rite.”

Context

Thereupon, wellpleased, Vasishta addressing Dasaratha said "O best among men, beacuse of your command, kings from various countries have arrived. I have extended due hospitality to those noble kings according to their station."

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Daśaratha
• yajñāyatana (sacrificial ground)

FAQs

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

Dharma in ritual life requires readiness, mental composure, and proceeding in proper sequence—action aligned with vidhi (right procedure).

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha informs Daśaratha that preparations are complete and invites him to enter the yajña-space to commence the sacrificial act.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and duty: the attendants’ focused preparation and the king’s readiness to undertake a sacred obligation.