Shloka 15
पाण्डव-वृष्णि-समागमः तथा अश्वमेध-अनुज्ञा | Reunion at the Kuru Court and Authorization of the Aśvamedha
अलंचक्ुश्व माल्यौघधै: पुरुषा नागसाह्दयम् । पताकाभिर्विचित्राभिथर्थ्वजैश्न विविधैरपि
alaṃcakruś ca mālyaughaiḥ puruṣā nāgasāhvayam | patākābhir vicitrābhir atha dhvajaiś ca vividhair api ||
Vaiśampāyana dit : Les habitants de la ville ornèrent Nāgasāhvaya (Hastināpura) d’amas de guirlandes de fleurs, de festons et d’autres parures florales, ainsi que de maints étendards et de drapeaux aux couleurs et aux formes variées. La scène exprimait une révérence publique et un devoir civique : une célébration visible destinée à honorer le rite royal et l’ordre du royaume rétabli après la guerre.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
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The verse highlights civic participation in upholding dharma through respectful public conduct: the community expresses loyalty and reverence by beautifying the capital for a major royal-ritual occasion, signaling social harmony and restored legitimacy.
The citizens of Hastināpura (Nāgasāhvaya) decorate the city with garlands, floral festoons, banners, and colorful flags, preparing a festive, honorific setting connected with the events of the Aśvamedhika Parva.