Shloka 62
Jarītā–Śārṅgā-saṃvāda: Ākhu-haraṇa and the Approach of Agni (आखुहरणं अग्न्यागमनश्च)
पूज्यमानो महाभागैत्रल्निणैवेंदपारगै: । वन्दिशभि: स्तूयमानश्च नागरैश्वाभिनन्दित:,उन महामना नरेशका वह यज्ञ पूरा होनेपर उसमें जो महातेजस्वी सदस्य और ऋत्विज दीक्षित हुए थे, वे सब दुर्वासाजीकी आज्ञा ले अपने-अपने स्थानको चले गये। राजन! वे महान् सौभाग्यशाली नरेश भी वेदोंके पारंगत महाभाग ब्राह्मणोंद्वारा सम्मानित हो उस समय अपनी राजधानीमें गये। उस समय वन्दीजनोंने उनका यश गाया और पुरवासियोंने अभिनन्दन किया
pūjyamāno mahābhāgair brāhmaṇair vedapāragaiḥ | vandibhiḥ stūyamānaś ca nāgaraiś cābhinanditaḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Honoured by the fortunate Brahmins who had mastered the Vedas, praised by bards, and welcomed by the citizens, the noble king returned to his capital after the sacrifice was completed. The passage highlights the ethical ideal that righteous kingship is affirmed not merely by power, but by the approval of learned Brahmins, public acclaim, and the orderly conclusion of sacred rites.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Legitimate and dharmic kingship is portrayed as resting on the completion of sacred duty (yajña) and on recognition by the learned (vedapāragas), alongside the goodwill of society (citizens and bards). Honour follows righteous conduct and proper ritual order.
After the sacrifice concludes, the king departs for his capital. On the way/at arrival he is publicly celebrated: Brahmins honour him, bards sing his fame, and the townspeople welcome him.