Valmiki Ramayana 1.13.7 — Bala Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 7
हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्।स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।।कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि।गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्।यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।
karmāntikān śilpakarān vardhakīn khanakān api |
gaṇakān śilpinaś caiva tathaiva naṭanartakān || 1.13.7 ||
Он также призвал работников и ремесленников: изготовителей кирпича, плотников и землекопов; а также счётчиков, мастеров-умельцев и, равно, актёров и танцоров.
Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."
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Dharma includes coordinated social responsibility: a major sacred undertaking draws on many professions, each contributing their skill in an orderly, respectful way.
The practical workforce for the sacrifice is assembled—construction, logistics, accounting, and cultural performers for the event.
Thoroughness and inclusivity in organization—Vasiṣṭha ensures every necessary function is provided for.
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