Shloka 1.14.6

अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः — Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha

Devanagari script

ऐन्द्रश्च विधिवद्दत्तो राजा चाभिषुतोऽनघ:।माध्यन्दिनं च सवनं प्रावर्तत यथाक्रमम्।।।।

Transliteration

aindraś ca vidhivad datto rājā cābhiṣuto 'naghaḥ | mādhyandinaṃ ca savanaṃ prāvartata yathākramam || 1.14.6 ||

Translation

Indra’s portion was duly offered, and the faultless Soma was pressed; then, in the proper order of the rite, the midday savana proceeded.

Context

Havis was duly offered to Indra daily. The juice was extracted in the morning by pressing the soma plant. Mid-day ablutions were performed. All in proper sequence.

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Soma
• mādhyandina-savana
• yajña

FAQs

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

Dharma is orderliness (yathākramam): offering each deity their due and following sequence reflects truthfulness to tradition and steadiness in sacred obligations.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration lists key yajña steps—Indra’s offering, Soma pressing, and the transition to the midday savana—emphasizing proper sequence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Meticulousness and reverence for sacred order shown by the officiants conducting the rite.