हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
अङ्गेश्वरम् महाभागं रोमपादं सुसत्कृतम्।वयस्यं राजसिंहस्य समानय यशस्विनम्।।1.13.24।।
aṅgeśvaram mahābhāgaṃ romapādaṃ susatkṛtam |
vayasyaṃ rājasiṃhasya samānaya yaśasvinam || 1.13.24 ||
当以恭敬之礼迎请罗摩波陀——安伽之显赫君主,福德具足、声名远播,乃诸王之狮的挚友。
Bring kings from the countries of the eastern and southern regions, from Sindhu, Sauvera and Saurashtra৷৷
Dharma here is the etiquette of honoring worthy guests and allies (susatkāra), especially when inviting them to a sacred act meant for the welfare of the realm.
Vasiṣṭha continues the invitation list, asking Sumantra to escort Romapāda of Aṅga with proper honors.
Romapāda’s public virtue is yaśas (good repute), indicating a ruler respected for conduct and standing.