Valmiki Ramayana 1.13.35: Bala Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 35
हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः · Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
सर्वकामैरुपहृतैरुपेतं च समन्ततः ।
द्रष्टुमर्हसि राजेन्द्र मनसेव विनिर्मितम् ॥३५॥
sarvakāmair upahṛtair upetaṃ ca samantataḥ |
draṣṭum arhasi rājendra manaseva vinirmitam ||35||
Wahai raja agung, patutlah tuanku menyaksikan tanah upacara korban itu—dipenuhi dari segenap penjuru dengan segala persembahan yang diingini; begitu sempurna seakan-akan dibentuk oleh fikiran sendiri.
O foremost of kings, you ought to see the sacrificial ground full of sources of entertainment arranged everywhere, as though improvised by imagination".
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Excellence in sacred duty: dharma is supported by careful preparation and fitting resources, offered in a spirit of reverence rather than display.
Vasiṣṭha draws Daśaratha’s attention to the fully prepared yajña-site, signaling that the ritual environment is properly established.
Stewardship and conscientious preparation: ensuring sacred work is done with completeness and respect.
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