Shloka 32
अध्याय १८४ — भैक्षविभागः, शयनविधानम्, धृष्टद्युम्नस्य निवेदनम्
Alms Distribution, Night Lodging, and Dhṛṣṭadyumna’s Report
संतर्पयित्वा ज्वलनं ब्राह्मणान् स्वस्ति वाच्य च | वारयामास सर्वाणि वादित्राणि समन्तत:,इस प्रकार अग्निदेवको तृप्त करके ब्राह्मणोंसे स्वस्तिवाचन कराकर चारों ओर बजनेवाले सब प्रकारके बाजे बंद करा दिये गये
saṃtarpayitvā jvalanaṃ brāhmaṇān svasti vācya ca | vārayāmāsa sarvāṇi vāditrāṇi samantataḥ ||
Vaiśaṃpāyana dit : «Après avoir dûment satisfait Jvalana (Agni) et fait prononcer par les brahmanes des bénédictions de bon augure, il ordonna que l’on fasse taire tous les instruments de musique qui résonnaient de toutes parts.»
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic discipline around sacred rites: after properly honoring Agni and receiving auspicious blessings from Brahmins, one restrains celebratory commotion. Ritual completion is marked not only by offerings but also by orderly conduct and reverence.
After the fire (Agni) has been ritually satisfied and Brahmins have recited svasti (auspicious benedictions), the person in charge commands that all instruments playing around be silenced, signaling a transition from public celebration to solemn closure of the rite.