Shloka 24
अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः
Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha
विन्यस्ता विधिवत्सर्वे शिल्पिभिस्सुकृता दृढा:।अष्टाश्रयस्सर्व एव श्लक्ष्णरूपसमन्विता:।।।।
vinyastā vidhivat sarve śilpibhiḥ sukṛtā dṛḍhāḥ | aṣṭāśrayāḥ sarva eva ślakṣṇa-rūpa-samanvitāḥ ||
Ang lahat ng mga posteng iyon ay itinindig nang ayon sa tuntunin—mahusay na ginawa ng mga bihasang manggagawa, matibay, may walong gilid, at may makinis at pino ang anyo.
All those posts, strong with eight sides and finely finished surfaces, well-carved by sculptors were duly erected.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as fidelity to prescribed standards (vidhi) and truthful workmanship—ritual objects must be made correctly, not merely ceremonially displayed.
The sacrificial posts for the rite are being installed; the text emphasizes their correct construction and placement.
Collective competence and sincerity—priests and artisans uphold the rite through skill and exactness.