Shloka 56
Āśvamedha-dīkṣā-nirdeśaḥ — Scheduling the Initiation and Assigning Protection for the Horse
कीर्तयन्त: स्वनामानि तस्य पादौ ववन्दिरे । वे यथायोग्य सबसे मिलकर राजा धृतराष्ट्रके पास गये। अपना-अपना नाम बताते हुए उनके चरणोंमें प्रणाम करने लगे
kīrtayantaḥ svanāmāni tasya pādau vavandire |
Sambil menyebut nama mereka masing-masing, mereka bersujud hormat di kakinya. Lalu, menurut tata krama yang semestinya, semuanya bersama-sama pergi menghadap Raja Dhṛtarāṣṭra dan, seraya memperkenalkan diri, menyampaikan salam takzim di kakinya.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma expressed as humility and proper conduct: one should approach elders and authority figures with respect, identify oneself truthfully, and offer reverence in an orderly, appropriate manner.
A group approaches King Dhṛtarāṣṭra together; each announces his name and bows at the king’s feet, formally paying respects according to established etiquette.