Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 14, Shloka 27
अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः
Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha
सचित्यो राजसिंहस्य सञ्चित: कुशलैर्द्विजै:।गरुडो रुक्मपक्षो वै त्रिगुणोऽष्टादशात्मक:।।।।
sa-cityo rāja-siṃhasya sañcitaḥ kuśalair dvijaiḥ | garuḍo rukma-pakṣo vai triguṇo 'ṣṭādaśātmakaḥ ||
Altar bagi singa di antara raja-raja itu dibina oleh para dvija yang mahir: berbentuk Garuḍa bersayap emas, tersusun tiga tingkat, lengkap dengan lapan belas bahagian.
That sacrificial altar of the lion among kings, (Dasaratha), erected by well-trained brahmins was in the shape of the golden winged 'Garuda' it had three ranges and thrice as many fire-places i.e; eighteen in number.
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Dharma appears as ordered kingship and sacred responsibility: the king’s rite is executed by qualified experts, preserving truth to tradition and correct form.
The main altar (citya) for Daśaratha’s sacrifice is described—its form, symbolism, and structured arrangement.
Legitimate authority supported by learned counsel—royal action grounded in śāstric expertise.