Shloka 56
Āśvamedha-dīkṣā-nirdeśaḥ — Scheduling the Initiation and Assigning Protection for the Horse
कीर्तयन्त: स्वनामानि तस्य पादौ ववन्दिरे । वे यथायोग्य सबसे मिलकर राजा धृतराष्ट्रके पास गये। अपना-अपना नाम बताते हुए उनके चरणोंमें प्रणाम करने लगे
kīrtayantaḥ svanāmāni tasya pādau vavandire |
Binibigkas ang kani-kanilang pangalan, sila’y yumukod at nagpatirapa sa kaniyang paanan. Sa wastong kaayusan, silang lahat ay sabay-sabay na lumapit kay Haring Dhṛtarāṣṭra at, matapos magpakilala, naghandog ng marangal na pagpupugay—isang gawang nagtataguyod ng kagandahang-asal sa palasyo, kababaang-loob, at paggalang sa matatanda kahit matapos ang digmaan.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma expressed as humility and proper conduct: one should approach elders and authority figures with respect, identify oneself truthfully, and offer reverence in an orderly, appropriate manner.
A group approaches King Dhṛtarāṣṭra together; each announces his name and bows at the king’s feet, formally paying respects according to established etiquette.