Shloka 1.14.4

अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः — Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha

Devanagari script

प्रवर्ग्यं शास्त्रत: कृत्वा तथैवोपसदं द्विजा:चक्रुश्च विधिवत्सर्वमधिकं कर्म शास्त्रत:।।।।

Transliteration

pravargyaṃ śāstrataḥ kṛtvā tathaivopasadaṃ dvijāḥ |

cakruś ca vidhivat sarvam adhikaṃ karma śāstrataḥ ||

Translation

Having performed the Pravargya according to the śāstra, the brahmins likewise carried out the Upasad; and they duly completed all the additional rites as well, in strict accord with scriptural ordinance.

Context

Brahmins performed pravargya and upasada and other ceremonies as per the scriptures and traditions.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmins (dvijāḥ)
• Pravargya
• Upasad
• Śāstra

FAQs

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

Dharma is thoroughness and fidelity to sacred instruction: even subsidiary rites matter, because righteousness includes completeness in one’s vowed responsibilities.

What is the narrative situation?

The verse summarizes the performance of Pravargya, Upasad, and other auxiliary procedures within the larger sacrificial program.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Meticulousness (sūkṣmatā) and obedience to rule (vidhi-niṣṭhā) among the officiants.