Shloka 1.14.12

अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः — Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha

Devanagari script

दीयतां दीयतामन्नं वासांसि विविधानि च।इति सञ्चोदितास्तत्र तथा चक्रुरनेकश:।।।।

Transliteration

dīyatāṃ dīyatām annaṃ vāsāṃsi vividhāni ca |

iti sañcoditās tatra tathā cakrur anekaśaḥ || 1.14.12 ||

Translation

“Let food be given—let it be given—and garments of many kinds as well!” Thus urged there, they carried it out repeatedly and in great measure.

Context

"Give food, give, various kinds of clothes" echoed the organisers. And they (in charge of distribution) did.

Characters & Entities

• annam (food)
• vāsāṃsi (clothes)
• yajña-śālā / sacrificial venue (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as active charity: righteousness is not only intention but organized, repeated giving—food and clothing—executed faithfully.

What is the narrative situation?

Organizers instruct attendants to keep distributing necessities, and the attendants comply abundantly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability in service—those tasked with giving do so consistently and extensively.