Valmiki Ramayana 1.13.3: Bala Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 3
हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः · Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
यज्ञो मे क्रियतां ब्रह्मन्यथोक्तं मुनिपुङ्गव ।
यथा न विघ्नः क्रियते यज्ञाङ्गेषु विधीयताम् ॥३॥
yajño me kriyatāṃ brahmanyathoktaṃ munipuṅgava |
yathā na vighnaḥ kriyate yajñāṅgeṣu vidhīyatām ||3||
राजा ने कहा, महाराज, अब यज्ञ शुरू करो। जैसे पुराना नियम है वैसे ही करो। कोई रुकावत नहीं आनी चाहिए। सब कुछ सही से हो जाए।
"O foremost among ascetics O brahman, may the sacrifice be performed according to tradition in such a manner that the sacrifice is performed unhindered.
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The verse demonstrates the Dharma of a king seeking progeny through prescribed Vedic rituals, showing proper respect for spiritual authority and adherence to tradition. It exemplifies the principle of approaching qualified spiritual guides for important life endeavors.
King Dasaratha, after completing one year of preparation, enters the sacrificial pavilion to conduct the Putrakameshti sacrifice for begetting sons. He humbly requests Sage Vasishta, his chief priest and spiritual guide, to ensure the sacrifice is performed without obstacles according to tradition.
The virtue of humility and proper deference to spiritual authority is emphasized. Despite being a powerful king, Dasaratha approaches the sage with respect, acknowledging his own limitations and seeking the sage's expertise for the sacred ritual.
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