Shloka 1.13.5

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

तथेति च स राजानमब्रवीद्द्विजसत्तमः।करिष्ये सर्वमेवैतद्भवता यत्समर्थितम्।।1.13.5।।

Transliteration

tatheti ca sa rājānam abravīd dvijasattamaḥ |

kariṣye sarvam evaitad bhavatā yat samarthitam || 1.13.5 ||

Translation

The foremost of brāhmaṇas replied to the king, “So be it. I will carry out in full whatever has been resolved by you.”

Context

The great among brahmins answered him saying "I shall do everything as proposed by you".

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Commitment to duty and truthfulness: a priest-teacher accepts responsibility to execute what has been rightly resolved by the king, reflecting reliability (satya) and disciplined service (dharma).

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha has proposed/decided the sacrificial undertaking; Vasiṣṭha formally agrees and promises to implement the plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s integrity and competence—he speaks with assurance and accepts the burden of execution without hesitation.