Shloka 1.14.11
अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः — Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha
वृद्धाश्च व्याधिताश्चैव स्त्रियो बालास्तथैव च ।अनिशं भुञ्जमानानां न तृप्तिरुपलभ्यते।।।।
vṛddhāś ca vyādhitāś caiva striyo bālāstathaiva ca |
aniśaṃ bhuñjamānānāṃ na tṛptir upalabhyate || 1.14.11 ||
The aged and the sick, women and children as well—though eating continually—found no end to their satisfaction, so abundant was the provision.
The aged, the sick, women and also children ate there and knew no limit to their enjoyment.
Compassionate dharma: the vulnerable (elderly, sick, women, children) are explicitly included and cared for, showing that righteous action protects those most in need.
The narration highlights the abundance at the sacrificial distribution—so plentiful that people keep eating without reaching a perceived limit.
Merciful generosity—provision is not merely sufficient but overflowing, reflecting a welfare-minded kingship.