Shloka 10
सिद्धाश्रम
यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama
मन्त्रवच्च यथान्यायं यज्ञोऽसौ सम्प्रवर्तते।आकाशे च महान् शब्द: प्रादुरासीद्भयानक:।।।।
mantravat ca yathānyāyaṃ yajño 'sau sampravartate |
ākāśe ca mahān śabdaḥ prādurāsīd bhayānakaḥ ||
Habang ang paghahandog ay maayos na nagpapatuloy ayon sa mga mantra at sa wastong tuntunin, biglang may sumiklab na napakalakas at nakapanghihilakbot na ugong sa kalangitan.
While the sacrifice was being performed in accordance with mantras, a great sound causing fear emerged from the sky.
FAQs
Ritual order (yathānyāya) is part of dharma; adharma intrudes as disruption, prompting the need for protection of sacred duty.
Viśvāmitra’s yajña is proceeding correctly when an ominous sound signals the approaching threat.
Steadfastness in duty—continuing proper performance of yajña despite impending danger.