Shloka 16
Rājasūya: Agrapūjā for Kṛṣṇa and the Slaying (and Liberation) of Śiśupāla
अयाजयन् महाराजं याजका देववर्चस: । राजसूयेन विधिवत् प्रचेतसमिवामरा: ॥ १६ ॥
ayājayan mahā-rājaṁ yājakā deva-varcasaḥ rājasūyena vidhi-vat pracetasam ivāmarāḥ
ദേവതുല്യമായ തേജസ്സുള്ള യാജകർ വേദവിധിപ്രകാരം മഹാരാജ യുധിഷ്ഠിരനുവേണ്ടി രാജസൂയയാഗം നടത്തി; മുൻപ് അമരന്മാർ വരുണൻ (പ്രചേതസ്)ക്കായി ചെയ്തതുപോലെ।
FAQs
This verse states that the Rājasūya was performed for the great king (Yudhiṣṭhira) strictly according to Vedic rules, under the guidance of qualified priests who were described as radiant like the gods.
In the narrative, the Rājasūya establishes Yudhiṣṭhira’s imperial sovereignty and becomes the setting for major events of the chapter; the priests conduct it properly, paralleling ancient precedent (Pracetā) to show legitimacy and continuity of dharma.
The verse highlights disciplined, principled action under qualified guidance—encouraging sincerity, correctness, and respect for sacred process rather than shortcuts, especially in spiritual practice and ethical leadership.