हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
वसिष्ठवाक्यं तच्छ्रुत्वा सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितस्तदा।व्यादिशत्पुरुषांस्तत्र राज्ञामानयने शुभान्।।1.13.27।।
vasiṣṭhavākyaṃ tac chrutvā sumantras tvaritas tadā |
vyādiśat puruṣāṃs tatra rājñām ānayane śubhān || 1.13.27 ||
苏曼特罗听闻婆悉吒之言,立刻疾行,遣派德行端正、吉祥可敬的使者前往,迎请诸王。
In accordance with the ascetic's order, righteous Sumantra himself quickly set out to escort Janaka and other kings.
Dharma is faithful execution of a righteous command: Sumantra responds promptly to the guru-like authority of Vasiṣṭha, supporting the yajña through disciplined service.
After receiving instructions, Sumantra immediately sends suitable messengers to summon the invited kings.
Sumantra’s loyalty and efficiency—swift, orderly action in service of a sacred and royal duty.