Shloka 26
हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
सन्ति स्निग्धाश्च ये चान्ये राजान: पृथिवीतले।तानानय यथाक्षिप्रं सानुगान्सह बान्धवान्।।1.13.26।।
santi snigdhāś ca ye cānye rājānaḥ pṛthivītale |
tān ānaya yathākṣipraṃ sānugān saha bāndhavān || 1.13.26 ||
પૃથ્વી પર જે અન્ય સ્નેહી રાજાઓ છે, તેમને પણ યથાશીઘ્ર તેમના અનુગામીજન અને બાંધવો સહિત અહીં લાવી દે.
Having heard the words of Vasishta, Sumantra speedily despatched virtuous and auspicious emissaries to bring the kings.
FAQs
Dharma includes honoring social bonds and ensuring collective participation in sacred works; inviting allies with their households underscores respect for community and continuity.
Vasiṣṭha instructs that beyond named rulers, all friendly kings should be summoned promptly with their retinues and relatives.
Promptness and completeness in duty—organizing the rite without delay and without neglecting allied relations.