Shloka 1.14.13

अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः — Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha

Devanagari script

अन्नकूटाश्च बहवो दृश्यन्ते पर्वतोपमा:।दिवसे दिवसे तत्र सिद्धस्य विधिवत्तदा।।।।

Transliteration

annakūṭāś ca bahavo dṛśyante parvatopamāḥ |

divase divase tatra siddhasya vidhivat tadā || 1.14.13 ||

Translation

There, day after day, many heaps of food—mountain-like—could be seen, prepared in due scriptural manner.

Context

There, could be seen day after day heaps of nicely cooked food, looking like mountains.

Characters & Entities

• annakūṭa (heaps of food)
• yajña (implied context)

FAQs

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

Dharma joins abundance with order: generosity is vast, yet remains “vidhivat”—disciplined by right procedure, showing that ethical giving is both plentiful and properly managed.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator describes the spectacle of continual, immense food preparation at the sacrificial grounds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast public beneficence—sustained provision over many days reflects enduring commitment, not a single act of charity.