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Bala Kanda	12	12	सर्वथा प्राप्स्यसे पुत्रांश्चत्वारोऽमितविक्रमान्। यस्य ते धार्मिकी बुद्धिरियं पुत्रार्थमागता ।।1.12.12।।	"Since this righteous thought for begetting children has entered your mind, you shall surely get four sons of immense prowess".
Bala Kanda	12	13	तत: प्रीतोऽभवद्राजा श्रुत्वा तद्विजभाषितम्। अमात्यांश्चाब्रवीद्राजा हर्षेणेदं शुभाक्षरम्।।1.12.13।।	Pleased to hear the brahmins' words, the king happily addressed his ministers with auspicious words:
Bala Kanda	12	14	गुरूणां वचनाच्छीघ्रं सम्भारास्सम्भ्रियन्तु मे। समर्थाधिष्ठितश्चाश्वस्सोपाध्यायो विमुच्यताम्।।1.12.14।।	"In accordance with the instructions by my spiritual preceptors let the articles (required for performing the sacrifice) be procured and the horse released under the protection of warriors accompanied by the chief priest".
Bala Kanda	12	15	सरय्वाश्चोत्तरे तीरे यज्ञभूमिर्विधीयताम्। शान्तयश्चाभिवर्धन्तां यथाकल्पं यथाविधि।।1.12.15।।	Let a sacrificial pavillion be constructed on the northern bank of Sarayu according to prescribed methods ordained in the 'kalpa' and other scriptures for the uninterrupted completion of the sacrifice.
Bala Kanda	12	16	शक्य: प्राप्तुमयं यज्ञस्सर्वेणापि महीक्षिता। नापराधो भवेत्कष्टो यद्यस्मिन्क्रतुसत्तमे।।1.12.16।।	If in this best of sacrifices aswamedha, obstructions and omissions do not occur it will be possible for the king to get the results.
Bala Kanda	12	17	छिद्रं हि मृगयन्तेऽत्र विद्वांसो ब्रह्मराक्षसा:। निहतस्य च यज्ञस्य सद्य: कर्ता विनश्यति।।1.12.17।।	The learned brahmarakshasas always look out for flaws in the sacrifice so that they can strike into it. If the sacrifice is damaged, the doer of the sacrifice will be immediately destroyed.
Bala Kanda	12	18	तद्यथा विधिपूर्वं मे क्रतुरेष समाप्यते। तथा विधानं क्रियतां समर्था: करणेष्विह।।1.12.18।।	Therefore let the arrangements be made in a manner by which this sacifice is completed in accordance with the prescriptions in scriptures and you are experts in doing so".
Bala Kanda	12	19	तथेति च ततस्सर्वे मन्त्रिण: प्रत्यपूजयन्। पार्थिवेन्द्रस्य तद्वाक्यं यथाज्ञप्तमकुर्वत।।1.12.19।।	Honouring the words of the king, all the ministers did as ordered.
Bala Kanda	12	20	ततो द्विजास्ते धर्मज्ञमस्तुवन्पार्थिवर्षभम्। अनुज्ञातास्ततस्सर्वे पुनर्जग्मुर्यथागतम्।।1.12.20।।	Admiring the great king, the knower of righteousness, the brahmins permitted by him returned to their places as they had some.
Bala Kanda	12	21	गतेष्वथ द्विजाग्य्रेषु मन्त्रिणस्तान्नराधिप:। विसर्जयित्वा स्वं वेश्म प्रविवेश महाद्युति:।।1.12.21।।	When the great brahmins departed, the glorious king (Dasaratha) sent away his ministers and entered his palace. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे द्वादशस्सर्ग:।।2 Thus ends the twelfth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
Bala Kanda	13	1	पुन: प्राप्ते वसन्ते तु पूर्णस्संवत्सरोऽभवत्। प्रसवार्थं गतो यष्टुं हयमेधेन वीर्यवान्।।1.13.1।।	After completion of one year when spring returned, the valiant king (Dasaratha) entered the sacrificial pavilion to worship celestial beings for begetting sons.
Bala Kanda	13	2	अभिवाद्य वसिष्ठं च न्यायत: परिपूज्य च। अब्रवीत्प्रश्रितं वाक्यं प्रसवार्थं द्विजोत्तमम्।।1.13.2।।	After offering humble salutations and worshipping sage Vasishta in accordance with prescribed ordinance for begetting children, he obediently said:
Bala Kanda	13	3	यज्ञो मे क्रियतां ब्रह्मन्यथोक्तं मुनिपुङ्गव। यथा न विघ्न: क्रियते यज्ञाङ्गेषु विधीयताम्।।1.13.3।।	"O foremost among ascetics O brahman, may the sacrifice be performed according to tradition in such a manner that the sacrifice is performed unhindered.
Bala Kanda	13	4	भवान् स्निग्धस्सुहृन्मह्यं गुरुश्च परमो महान्। ओढव्यो भवता चैव भारो यज्ञस्य चोद्यत:।।1.13.4।।	You are an affectionate friend and most reverential spiritual guide to me. The burden of performing the sacrifice which has since commenced shall be borne by you".
Bala Kanda	13	5	तथेति च स राजानमब्रवीद्द्विजसत्तमः। करिष्ये सर्वमेवैतद्भवता यत्समर्थितम्।।1.13.5।।	The great among brahmins answered him saying "I shall do everything as proposed by you".
Bala Kanda	13	6	ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।	Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."
Bala Kanda	13	7	ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।	Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."
Bala Kanda	13	8	ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।	Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."
Bala Kanda	13	9	ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।	Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."
Bala Kanda	13	10	ब्राह्मणावसथाश्चैव कर्तव्याश्शतशश्शुभा:। भक्ष्यान्नपानैर्बहुभिस्समुपेतास्सुनिष्ठिता:।।1.13.10।।	null
Bala Kanda	13	11	तथा पौरजनस्यापि कर्तव्या बहुविस्तरा:। आवासा बहुभक्ष्या वै सर्वकामैरुपस्थिता:।।1.13.11।।	In the same manner let widely spread residential accommodation be furnished with many items of food and all kinds of entertainment be provided for people from other lands.
Bala Kanda	13	12	तथा जानपदस्यापि जनस्य बहुशोभनम्। दातव्यमन्नं विधिवत्सत्कृत्य न तु लीलया।।1.13.12।।	In the same way people coming from rural areas also should be duly, not casualy treated with respect.
Bala Kanda	13	13	सर्वे वर्णा यथा पूजां प्राप्नुवन्ति सुसत्कृता:। न चावज्ञा प्रयोक्तव्या कामक्रोधवशादपि।।1.13.13।।	People from all castes should be welltreated with respect. There should be no insult to any one through lust on greed on anger.
Bala Kanda	13	14	यज्ञकर्मसु ये व्यग्रा: पुरुषाश्शिल्पिनस्तथा। तेषामपि विशेषेण पूजा कार्या यथाक्रमम्।।1.13.14।। ते च स्युस्सम्भृतास्सर्वे वसुभिर्भोजनेन च।	The people deeply immersed in performing sacrificerelated activities and sculptors be specially honoured according to their nature of work. All of them should be satisfied with money and food.
Bala Kanda	13	15	यथा सर्वं सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते।।1.13.15।। तथा भवन्त: कुर्वन्तु प्रीतिस्निग्धेन चेतसा।	Every thing should be wellmanaged. In whatever manner you do, not even the smallest things be left out. Carry out the work with love and affection in your hearts".
Bala Kanda	13	16	ततस्सर्वे समागम्य वसिष्ठमिदमब्रुवन्।।1.13.16।। यथोक्तं तत्सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते। यथोक्तं तत्करिष्यामो न किञ्चित्परिहास्यते।।1.13.17।।	Then all of them approached Vasishta and said, "everything has been wellarranged in accordance with your instruction. There is no deficiency. Everything will be done as instructed by you without leaving out anything."
Bala Kanda	13	17	ततस्सर्वे समागम्य वसिष्ठमिदमब्रुवन्।।1.13.16।। यथोक्तं तत्सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते। यथोक्तं तत्करिष्यामो न किञ्चित्परिहास्यते।।1.13.17।।	Then all of them approached Vasishta and said, "everything has been wellarranged in accordance with your instruction. There is no deficiency. Everything will be done as instructed by you without leaving out anything."
Bala Kanda	13	18	ततस्सुमन्त्रमानीय वसिष्ठो वाक्यमब्रवीत्। निमन्त्रयस्व नृपतीन्पृथिव्यां ये च धार्मिका:।।1.13.18।।	Then Vasishta, having summoned Sumantra said to him "Invite all the righteous kings on earth".
Bala Kanda	13	19	ब्राह्मणान्क्षत्रियान्वैश्याञ्छूद्रांश्चैव सहस्रश:। समानयस्व सत्कृत्य सर्वदेशेषु मानवान्।।1.13.19।।	"Extend an honourable invitation to brahmins, kshatriyas, merchants and sudras in their thousands residing in all countries.
Bala Kanda	13	20	मिथिलाधिपतिं शूरं जनकं सत्यविक्रमम्। निष्ठितं सर्वशास्त्रेषु तथा वेदेषु निष्ठितम्।।1.13.20।। तमानय महाभागं स्वयमेव सुसत्कृतम्। पूर्वसम्बन्धिनं ज्ञात्वा तत: पूर्वं ब्रवीमि ते।।1.13.21।।	You may personally go and bring with due honour king Janaka who is the distinguished king of Mithila, a warrior whose truth is his strength proficient in all scriptures and the Vedas. Since he is an old ally, I am telling you in advance.
Bala Kanda	13	21	मिथिलाधिपतिं शूरं जनकं सत्यविक्रमम्। निष्ठितं सर्वशास्त्रेषु तथा वेदेषु निष्ठितम्।।1.13.20।। तमानय महाभागं स्वयमेव सुसत्कृतम्। पूर्वसम्बन्धिनं ज्ञात्वा तत: पूर्वं ब्रवीमि ते।।1.13.21।।	You may personally go and bring with due honour king Janaka who is the distinguished king of Mithila, a warrior whose truth is his strength proficient in all scriptures and the Vedas. Since he is an old ally, I am telling you in advance.
Bala Kanda	13	22	तथा काशीपतिं स्निग्धं सततं प्रियवादिनम्। वयस्यं राजसिंहस्य स्वयमेवानयस्व ह।।1.13.22।।	Similarly, you may personally escort king of Kasi who is always affectionate and sweettongued. He is a friend to our king who is a lion among rulers.
Bala Kanda	13	23	तथा केकयराजानं वृद्धं परमधार्मिकम्। श्वशुरं राजसिंहस्य सपुत्रं त्वमिहानय।।1.13.23।।	Likewise bring here the aged and very righteous king of Kekaya along with his sons. He is fatherinlaw to this lion among kings (Dasaratha).
Bala Kanda	13	24	अङ्गेश्वरम् महाभागं रोमपादं सुसत्कृतम्। वयस्यं राजसिंहस्य समानय यशस्विनम्।।1.13.24।।	Bring with honour king of Anga, Romapada, famous and prosperous. He is an intimate friend of the king (Dasaratha).
Bala Kanda	13	25	प्राचीनान्सिन्धु सौवीरान्सौराष्ट्रेयांश्च पार्थिवान्। दाक्षिणात्यान्नरेन्द्रांश्च समस्तानानयस्व ह।।1.13.25।।	Bring kings from the countries of the eastern and southern regions, from Sindhu, Sauvera and Saurashtra৷৷
Bala Kanda	13	26	सन्ति स्निग्धाश्च ये चान्ये राजान: पृथिवीतले। तानानय यथाक्षिप्रं सानुगान्सह बान्धवान्।।1.13.26।।	Bring all other kings of this earth, who are friendly with us. Along with their retinues, families and relatives".
Bala Kanda	13	27	वसिष्ठवाक्यं तच्छ्रुत्वा सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितस्तदा। व्यादिशत्पुरुषांस्तत्र राज्ञामानयने शुभान्।।1.13.27।।	Having heard the words of Vasishta, Sumantra speedily despatched virtuous and auspicious emissaries to bring the kings.
Bala Kanda	13	28	स्वयमेव हि धर्मात्मा प्रययौ मुनिशासनात्। सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितो भूत्वा समानेतुं महीक्षित:।।1.13.28।।	In accordance with the ascetic's order, righteous Sumantra himself quickly set out to escort Janaka and other kings.
Bala Kanda	13	29	ते च कर्मान्तिकास्सर्वे वसिष्ठाय च धीमते। सर्वं निवेदयन्ति स्म यज्ञे यदुपकल्पितम्।।1.13.29।।	All the workers reported to the wise sage, Vasishta about the tasks completed for the sacrifice.
Bala Kanda	13	30	तत:प्रीतो द्विजश्रेष्ठस्तान् सर्वानिदमब्रवीत् । अवज्ञया न दातव्यं कस्यचिल्लीलयाऽपि वा।।1.13.30।। अवज्ञया कृतं हन्याद्दातारं नात्र संशय:। 28	Then, well pleased, the best among brahmins (Vasishta) said to them all "Nobody should be offered any thing with disregard. Anything given with contempt undoubtedly results in the destruction of the donor."
Bala Kanda	13	31	तत: कैश्चिदहोरात्रैरुपयाता महीक्षित:।।1.13.31।। बहूनि रत्नान्यादाय राज्ञो दशरथस्य वै।	Meanwhile kings from several countries to travelling nights and days arrived bringing with them various kinds of (precious) gifts.
Bala Kanda	13	32	ततो वसिष्ठस्सुप्रीतो राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.13.32।। उपयाता नरव्याघ्र राजानस्तव शासनात्। मयापि सत्कृता: सर्वे यथार्हं राजसत्तमा:।।1.13.33।।	Thereupon, wellpleased, Vasishta addressing Dasaratha said "O best among men, beacuse of your command, kings from various countries have arrived. I have extended due hospitality to those noble kings according to their station."
Bala Kanda	13	33	ततो वसिष्ठस्सुप्रीतो राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.13.32।। उपयाता नरव्याघ्र राजानस्तव शासनात्। मयापि सत्कृता: सर्वे यथार्हं राजसत्तमा:।।1.13.33।।	Thereupon, wellpleased, Vasishta addressing Dasaratha said "O best among men, beacuse of your command, kings from various countries have arrived. I have extended due hospitality to those noble kings according to their station."
Bala Kanda	13	34	यज्ञीयं च कृतं राजन् पुरुषैस्सुसमाहितै:। निर्यातु च भवान्यष्टुं यज्ञायतनमन्तिकात्।।1.13.34।।	"O king, persons with composed minds have made preparations for the yaga. Now be pleased to leave for sacrificial altar nearby to perform yaga.
Bala Kanda	13	35	सर्वकामैरुपहृतैरुपेतं च समन्तत:। द्रष्टुमर्हसि राजेन्द्र मनसेव विनिर्मितम्।।1.13.35।।	O foremost of kings, you ought to see the sacrificial ground full of sources of entertainment arranged everywhere, as though improvised by imagination".
Bala Kanda	13	36	तथा वसिष्ठवचनादृश्यशृङ्गस्य चोभयो:। शुभे दिवसनक्षत्रे निर्यातो जगतीपति:।।1.13.36।।	In response to the words of Vasishta and Rsyasringa, the Lord of the earth (Dasaratha) entered the sacrificial pavilion on a favourable day presided over by an auspicious star.
Bala Kanda	13	37	ततो वसिष्ठप्रमुखास्सर्व एव द्विजोत्तमा:। ऋश्यशृङ्गं पुरस्कृत्य यज्ञकर्मारभन् तदा।।1.13.37।। यज्ञवाटगतास्सर्वे यथाशास्त्रं यथाविधि। 3	At that moment the best of brahmins led by Vasishta and headed by Rsyasringa, entered the sacrificial enclosure and began the sacrifice in accordance with traditions and scriptural stipulations. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे त्रयोदशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the thirteenth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
Bala Kanda	14	1	अथ संवत्सरे पूर्णे तस्मिन्प्राप्ते तुरङ्गमे। सरय्वाश्चोत्तरे तीरे राज्ञो यज्ञोऽभ्यवर्तत।।1.14.1।।	After completion of one year when the sacrificial horse had returned, the sacrifice by the king (Dasaratha) commenced on the northern bank of river Sarayu.
Bala Kanda	14	2	ऋश्यशृङ्गं पुरस्कृत्य कर्म चक्रुर्द्विजर्षभा:। अश्वमेधे महायज्ञे राज्ञोऽस्य सुमहात्मन:।।1.14.2।।	The best of brahmins led by Rsyasringa performed the rituals of aswamedha organised by the exceedingly magnanimous king.
Bala Kanda	14	3	कर्म कुर्वन्ति विधिवद्याजका वेदपारगा:। यथाविधि यथान्यायं परिक्रामन्ति शास्त्रत:।।1.14.3।।	The chief priests, masters of the Vedas, conducted the rituals in consonance with traditions and scriptures. They officiated in conformity with duties laid down in the Vedas and according to law.
Bala Kanda	14	4	प्रवर्ग्यं शास्त्रत: कृत्वा तथैवोपसदं द्विजा: चक्रुश्च विधिवत्सर्वमधिकं कर्म शास्त्रत:।।1.14.4।।	Brahmins performed pravargya and upasada and other ceremonies as per the scriptures and traditions.
Bala Kanda	14	5	अभिपूज्य ततो हृष्टास्सर्वे चक्रुर्यथाविधि। प्रातस्सवनपूर्वाणि कर्माणि मुनिपुङ्गवा:।।1.14.5।।	Thereafter the eminent ascetics, rejoicing in their hearts performed the worship (of celestial beings) and conducted the prescribed rituals starting with morning ablutions etc.
Bala Kanda	14	6	ऐन्द्रश्च विधिवद्दत्तो राजा चाभिषुतोऽनघ:। माध्यन्दिनं च सवनं प्रावर्तत यथाक्रमम्।।1.14.6।।	Havis was duly offered to Indra daily. The juice was extracted in the morning by pressing the soma plant. Midday ablutions were performed. All in proper sequence.
Bala Kanda	14	7	तृतीयसवनं चैव राज्ञोऽस्य सुमहात्मन:। चक्रुस्तेशास्त्रतो दृष्ट्वा तथा ब्राह्मणपुङ्गवा:।।1.14.7।।	Those exceedingly noble and eminent brahmins performed third pressing of the soma, in conformity with the sastras.
Bala Kanda	14	8	न चाहुतमभूत्तत्र स्खलितं वापि किञ्चन । दृश्यते ब्रह्मवत्सर्वं क्षेमयुक्तं हि चक्रिरे।।1.14.8।।	There were no omissions in the offerings nor any lappes in the performance. Everything was done through recitation of mantras and in a wholesome way.
Bala Kanda	14	9	न तेष्वहस्सु श्रान्तो वा क्षुधितो वापि दृश्यते। नाविद्वान्ब्राह्मणस्तत्र नाशतानुचरस्तथा।।1.14.9।।	During the days (of sacrifice) none felt tired or hungry. There was no brahmin who was not learned or had less than a hundred followers (or disciples).
Bala Kanda	14	10	ब्राह्मणा भुञ्जते नित्यं नाथवन्तश्च भुञ्जते। तापसा भुञ्जते चापि श्रमणा भुञ्जतेतथा।।1.14.10।।	During that period brahmanas as well as those who have masters, (the sudras), ascetics and monks had enough to eat.
Bala Kanda	14	11	वृद्धाश्च व्याधिताश्चैव स्त्रियो बालास्तथैव च । अनिशं भुञ्जमानानां न तृप्तिरुपलभ्यते।।1.14.11।।	The aged, the sick, women and also children ate there and knew no limit to their enjoyment.
Bala Kanda	14	12	दीयतां दीयतामन्नं वासांसि विविधानि च। इति सञ्चोदितास्तत्र तथा चक्रुरनेकश:।।1.14.12।।	"Give food, give, various kinds of clothes" echoed the organisers. And they (in charge of distribution) did.
Bala Kanda	14	13	अन्नकूटाश्च बहवो दृश्यन्ते पर्वतोपमा:। दिवसे दिवसे तत्र सिद्धस्य विधिवत्तदा।।1.14.13।।	There, could be seen day after day heaps of nicely cooked food, looking like mountains.
Bala Kanda	14	14	नानादेशादनुप्राप्ता: पुरुषास्स्त्रीगणास्तथा। अन्नपानैस्सुविहितास्तस्मिन्यज्ञे महात्मन:।।1.14.14।।	Men and women who had come from various countries to that sacrifice were entertained with food and drink by the magnanimous (king).
Bala Kanda	14	15	अन्नं हि विधिवत्साधु प्रशंसन्ति द्विजर्षभा:। अहो तृप्ता: स्म भद्रं ते इति शुश्राव राघव:।।1.14.15।।	Brahmins having tasted the delicious food cooked in prescribed manner, praised saying "Ah We are fully satisfied. Prosperity to you". Such were the words heard by king Dasaratha.
Bala Kanda	14	16	स्वलङ्कृताश्च पुरुषा ब्राह्मणान्पर्यवेषयन्। उपासते च तानन्ये सुमृष्टमणिकुण्डला:।।1.14.16।।	While brahmins were being served with food by welldressed men, some others wearing pendents studded with shining jewels assisted them.
Bala Kanda	14	17	कर्मान्तरे तदा विप्रा हेतुवादान्बहूनपि। प्राहुश्च वाग्मिनो धीरा: परस्परजिगीषया।।1.14.17।।	In the interval between ceremonies, eloquent and sagacious brahmins were engaged in various disputations, desirous of victory.
Bala Kanda	14	18	दिवसे दिवसे तत्र संस्तरे कुशला द्विजा:। सर्वकर्माणि चक्रुस्ते यथाशास्त्रं प्रचोदिता:।।1.14.18।।	Every day in that sacrifice brahmins, skilful in rituals, persuaded (by sage Vasishta), performed all their duties as per tradition.
Bala Kanda	14	19	नाषडङ्गविदत्रासीन्नाव्रतो नाबहुश्रुत:। सदस्यास्तस्य वै राज्ञो नावादकुशला द्विजा:।।1.14.19।।	Here (in this sacrificial pavillion), there was none who was not versed in six Vedangas, not true to vows, not learned in many sastras nor adept in discussions (on sastras).
Bala Kanda	14	20	प्राप्ते यूपोच्छ्रये तस्मिन्षड्बैल्वा: खादिरास्तथा। तावन्तो बिल्वसहिता: पर्णिनश्च तथापरे।।1.14.20।। श्लेष्मातकमयस्त्वेको देवदारुमयस्तथा। द्वावेव विहितौ तत्र बाहुव्यस्तपरिग्रहौ।।1.14.21।।	When the time came to erect sacrificial posts, six posts, each made of bilva, khadira, parni, sleshmataka and two of devadaru wood, with a distance of two outstretched hands between them were erected.
Bala Kanda	14	21	प्राप्ते यूपोच्छ्रये तस्मिन्षड्बैल्वा: खादिरास्तथा। तावन्तो बिल्वसहिता: पर्णिनश्च तथापरे।।1.14.20।। श्लेष्मातकमयस्त्वेको देवदारुमयस्तथा। द्वावेव विहितौ तत्र बाहुव्यस्तपरिग्रहौ।।1.14.21।।	When the time came to erect sacrificial posts, six posts each made of bilva and khadira wood and many made of parni wood along, one of sleshmataka and two of devadaru wood, with a distance of two outstretched hands between them were erected.
Bala Kanda	14	22	कारितास्सर्व एवैते शास्त्रज्ञैर्यज्ञकोविदै:। शोभार्थं तस्य यज्ञस्य काञ्चनालङ्कृताऽभवन्।।1.14.22।।	All these posts were prepared by knowers of sastras and by those wellversed in the performance of sacrifices. They were decorated with gold to add elegance to the sacrifice.
Bala Kanda	14	23	एकविंशतियूपास्ते एकविंशत्यरत्नय:। वासोभिरेकविंशद्भिरेकैकं समलङ्कृता:।।1.14.23।।	These twentyone sacrificial posts, each measuring twentyone 'aratni' height, were welldecorated wrapped in a piece of cloth.
Bala Kanda	14	24	विन्यस्ता विधिवत्सर्वे शिल्पिभिस्सुकृता दृढा:। अष्टाश्रयस्सर्व एव श्लक्ष्णरूपसमन्विता:।।1.14.24।।	All those posts, strong with eight sides and finely finished surfaces, wellcarved by sculptors were duly erected.
Bala Kanda	14	25	आच्छादितास्ते वासोभि: पुष्पैर्गन्धैश्च भूषिता:। सप्तर्षयो दीप्तिमन्तो विराजन्ते यथा दिवि।।1.14.25।।	Decorated with flowers and sandal paste and covered with cloths, stood the bright sacrificial posts shining like seven sages in the sky.
Bala Kanda	14	26	इष्टकाश्च यथान्यायं कारिताश्च प्रमाणत:। चितोऽग्निर्ब्राह्मणैस्तत्र कुशलैश्शुल्बकर्मणि ।।1.14.26।।	The sacrificial fireplace was constructed with bricks with standard measurement by brahmins who were experts in the art of measuring land with a string or single strand.
Bala Kanda	14	27	सचित्यो राजसिंहस्य सञ्चित: कुशलैर्द्विजै:। गरुडो रुक्मपक्षो वै त्रिगुणोऽष्टादशात्मक:।।1.14.27।।	That sacrificial altar of the lion among kings, (Dasaratha), erected by welltrained brahmins was in the shape of the golden winged 'Garuda' it had three ranges and thrice as many fireplaces i.e eighteen in number.
Bala Kanda	14	28	नियुक्तास्तत्र पशवस्तत्तदुद्दिश्य दैवतम्। उरगा: पक्षिणश्चैव यथाशास्त्रं प्रचोदिता:।।1.14.28।।	Animals, serpents and birds were kept ready after the sastras intended (for sacrifice) for those respective deities.
Bala Kanda	14	29	शामित्रे तु हयस्तत्र तथा जलचराश्च ये। ऋत्विग्भिस्सर्वमेवैतन्नियुक्तं शास्त्रतस्तदा।।1.14.29।।	When the time came to sacrifice the animals, the chief priests, in accordance with tradition, tied up the horse and all the aquatic animals to the sacrificial posts.
Bala Kanda	14	30	पशूनां त्रिशतं तत्र यूपेषु नियतं तदा। अश्वरत्नोत्तमं तस्य राज्ञो दशरथस्य च ।।1.14.30।।	Three hundred animals and the jewel of the horses (from the stables) belonging to king Dasaratha were bound to the sacrificial posts.
Bala Kanda	14	31	कौसल्या तं हयं तत्र परिचर्य समन्तत:। कृपाणैर्विशशासैनं त्रिभि: परमया मुदा ।।1.14.31।।	Kausalya, with immense glee having gone round and worshipped that horse, severed it with three strokes of scimitar.
Bala Kanda	14	32	पतत्रिणा तदा सार्धं सुस्थितेन च चेतसा। अवसद्रजनीमेकां कौशल्या धर्मकाम्यया।।1.14.32।।	Kausalya, in her devotion to duty and with a happy state of mind, passed one night near that horse.
Bala Kanda	14	33	होताऽध्वर्युस्तथोद्गाता हस्तेन समयोजयन्। महिष्या परिवृत्त्या च वावातां च तथापराम्।।1.14.33।।	Hota, Adhvaryu and Udgata arranged Mahishi, Parivritti, Vavaata and another woman known as Palakali to touch (keep the company of) the sacrificial horse.
Bala Kanda	14	34	पतत्रिणस्तस्य वपा मुद्धृत्य नियतेन्द्रिय:। ऋत्विक्परमसम्पन्न: श्रपयामास शास्त्रत:।।1.14.34।।	The official priest, highly knowledgeable in scriptures and having restrained senses, removed the marrow from the horse and cooked it according to tradition.
Bala Kanda	14	35	धूमगन्धं वपायास्तु जिघ्रति स्म नराधिप:। यथाकालं यथान्यायं निर्णुदन्पापमात्मन:।।1.14.35।।	The king at appropriate time and in agreement with the scriptures inhaled the odour of the smoke (from the burnt marrow) and absolved himself of his sins.
Bala Kanda	14	36	हयस्य यानि चाङ्गानि तानि सर्वाणि ब्राह्मणा:। अग्नौ प्रास्यन्ति विधिवत्समन्त्राष्षोडशर्त्विज:।।1.14.36।।	The sixteen officiating priests (brahmins) offered all the horse's limbs with prayers as per the customs.
Bala Kanda	14	37	प्लक्षशाखासु यज्ञानामन्येषां क्रियते हवि:। अश्वमेधस्य यज्ञस्य वैतसो भाग इष्यते।।1.14.37।।	In other sacrifices oblations are offered with branches of a plaksha tree but in Aswamedha a branch of cane creeper is chosen instead.
Bala Kanda	14	38	त्र्यहोऽश्वमेधस्सङ्ख्यात: कल्पसूत्रेण ब्राह्मणै:। 37 चतुष्टोममहस्तस्य प्रथमं परिकल्पितम्।।1.14.38।।	According to Kalpa sutra, aswamedha in conducted for three days. In the first day, chatushtoma is arranged.
Bala Kanda	14	39	उक्थ्यं द्वितीयं संख्यातमतिरात्रं तथोत्तरम्। कारितास्तत्र बहवो विहिताश्शास्त्रदर्शनात्।।1.14.39।।	On the second day Ukthya and on the third day Atiraatra were performed. Many sacrifices fixed according to the scriptures were also performed.
Bala Kanda	14	40	ज्योतिष्टोमायुषी चैवमतिरात्रौ विनिर्मितौ। अभिजिद्विश्वजिच्चैवमप्तोर्यामो महाक्रतु:।।1.14.40।।	Jyotishtoma and Ayuryaga in Atiratra, Abhijit, Viswajit and Aptoryama ceremonies constituting the great sacrifice were performed in the prescribed manner.
Bala Kanda	14	41	प्राचीं होत्रे ददौ राजा दिशं स्वकुलवर्धन:। अध्वर्यवे प्रतीचीं तु ब्रह्मणे दक्षिणां दिशम्।।1.14.41।। उद्गात्रे च तथोदीचीं दक्षिणैषा विनिर्मिता। हयमेधे महायज्ञे स्वयंभूविहिते पुरा।।1.14.42।।	In order to promote his dynasty, king Dasaratha gave away eastern region to Hotar, western region to Adhvaryu, southern region to Brahma and northern region to Udgata. These offerings were made in accordance with theprescriptions by Brahma long all.
Bala Kanda	14	42	प्राचीं होत्रे ददौ राजा दिशं स्वकुलवर्धन:। अध्वर्यवे प्रतीचीं तु ब्रह्मणे दक्षिणां दिशम्।।1.14.41।। उद्गात्रे च तथोदीचीं दक्षिणैषा विनिर्मिता। हयमेधे महायज्ञे स्वयंभूविहिते पुरा।।1.14.42।।	In order to promote his dynasty, king Dasaratha gave away eastern region to Hotar, western region to Adhvaryu, southern region to Brahma and northern region to Udgata. These offerings were made in accordance with theprescriptions by Brahma long all.
Bala Kanda	14	43	क्रतुं समाप्य तु तदा न्यायत: पुरुषर्षभ: । ऋत्विग्भ्यो हि ददौ राजा तां धरां कुलवर्धन:।।1.14.43।।	The king best among men and upholder of his dynasty, having concluded the sacrifice according to law, offered this entire earth as gift to priests.
Bala Kanda	14	44	ऋत्विजस्त्वब्रुवन्सर्वे राजानं गतकल्मषम्। भवानेव महीं कृत्स्नामेको रक्षितुमर्हति।।1.14.44।।	But all the priests said to the king purged of his sins, "O Lord of men you alone are capable of protecting this earth".
Bala Kanda	14	45	न भूम्या कार्यमस्माकं न हि शक्तास्स्म पालने। रतास्स्वाध्यायकरणे वयं नित्यं हि भूमिप।।1.14.45।। निष्क्रयं किञ्चिदेवेह प्रयच्छतु भवानिति। 4	"O ruler of the earth We are constantly engaged in the study of the Vedas. We are not capable of ruling the earth and we cannot do anything with its possession. Give some other charity in lieu of that.
Bala Kanda	14	46	मणिरत्नं सुवर्णं वा गावो यद्वा समुद्यतम्। तत्प्रयच्छ नरश्रेष्ठ धरण्या न प्रयोजनम्।।1.14.46।।	O best of men give us gems or gold or cows or whichever is readily available. We have no use with this earth".
Bala Kanda	14	47	एवमुक्तो नरपतिर्ब्राह्मणैर्वेदपारगै:।।1.14.47।। गवां शतसहस्राणि दश तेभ्यो ददौ नृप:। 4 शतकोटीस्सुवर्णस्य रजतस्य चतुर्गुणम् ।।1.14.48।।	Lord of men, the king having been thus addressed by brahmins who were wellversed in the Vedas, bestowed on them ten hundred thousand cows, a hundred crore of gold coins and four times as much in silver coins.
Bala Kanda	14	48	एवमुक्तो नरपतिर्ब्राह्मणैर्वेदपारगै:।।1.14.47।। गवां शतसहस्राणि दश तेभ्यो ददौ नृप:। 4 शतकोटीस्सुवर्णस्य रजतस्य चतुर्गुणम् ।।1.14.48।।	Lord of men, the king having been thus addressed by brahmins who were wellversed in the Vedas, bestowed on them ten hundred thousand cows, a hundred crore of gold coins and four times as much in silver coins.
Bala Kanda	14	49	ऋत्विजश्च ततस्सर्वे प्रददुस्सहिता वसु। ऋश्यशृङ्गाय मुनये वसिष्ठाय च धीमते।।1.14.49।।	All the priests collectively offered that wealth to sage Rsyasringa and Vasishta endowed with prudence.
Bala Kanda	14	50	ततस्ते न्यायत: कृत्वा प्रविभागं द्विजोत्तमा:। सुप्रीतमनसस्सर्वे प्रत्यूचुर्मुदिता भृशम्।।1.14.50।।	Then those highly pleased brahmins, having distributed that wealth with equity, again said to the king.
Bala Kanda	14	51	तत: प्रसर्पकैभ्यस्तु हिरण्यं सुसमाहित:। जाम्बूनदं कोटिसंख्यं ब्राह्मणेभ्यो ददौ तदा।।1.14.51।।	Thereafter, with earnestness king Dasaratha bestowed a crore of gold coins to brahmins who had come to see the sacrifice.
Bala Kanda	14	52	दरिद्राय द्विजायाथ हस्ताभरणमुत्तमम्। कस्मैचिद्याचमानाय ददौ राघवनन्दन:।।1.14.52।।	Dasaratha then gave his excellent bracelet to a poor brahmin who solicited alms.
Bala Kanda	14	53	तत: प्रीतेषु नृपतिर्द्विजेषु द्विजवत्सल:। प्रणाममकरोत्तेषां हर्षपर्याकुलेक्षण:।।1.14.53।।	When the brahmins were pleased, king Dasaratha who was fond of brahmins bowed to them with his eyes filled with delight.

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सर्वथा प्राप्स्यसे पुत्रांश्चत्वारोऽमितविक्रमान्। यस्य ते धार्मिकी बुद्धिरियं पुत्रार्थमागता ।।1.12.12।।

"Since this righteous thought for begetting children has entered your mind, you shall surely get four sons of immense prowess".

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तत: प्रीतोऽभवद्राजा श्रुत्वा तद्विजभाषितम्। अमात्यांश्चाब्रवीद्राजा हर्षेणेदं शुभाक्षरम्।।1.12.13।।

Pleased to hear the brahmins' words, the king happily addressed his ministers with auspicious words:

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गुरूणां वचनाच्छीघ्रं सम्भारास्सम्भ्रियन्तु मे। समर्थाधिष्ठितश्चाश्वस्सोपाध्यायो विमुच्यताम्।।1.12.14।।

"In accordance with the instructions by my spiritual preceptors let the articles (required for performing the sacrifice) be procured and the horse released under the protection of warriors accompanied by the chief priest".

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सरय्वाश्चोत्तरे तीरे यज्ञभूमिर्विधीयताम्। शान्तयश्चाभिवर्धन्तां यथाकल्पं यथाविधि।।1.12.15।।

Let a sacrificial pavillion be constructed on the northern bank of Sarayu according to prescribed methods ordained in the 'kalpa' and other scriptures for the uninterrupted completion of the sacrifice.

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शक्य: प्राप्तुमयं यज्ञस्सर्वेणापि महीक्षिता। नापराधो भवेत्कष्टो यद्यस्मिन्क्रतुसत्तमे।।1.12.16।।

If in this best of sacrifices aswamedha, obstructions and omissions do not occur it will be possible for the king to get the results.

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छिद्रं हि मृगयन्तेऽत्र विद्वांसो ब्रह्मराक्षसा:। निहतस्य च यज्ञस्य सद्य: कर्ता विनश्यति।।1.12.17।।

The learned brahmarakshasas always look out for flaws in the sacrifice so that they can strike into it. If the sacrifice is damaged, the doer of the sacrifice will be immediately destroyed.

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तद्यथा विधिपूर्वं मे क्रतुरेष समाप्यते। तथा विधानं क्रियतां समर्था: करणेष्विह।।1.12.18।।

Therefore let the arrangements be made in a manner by which this sacifice is completed in accordance with the prescriptions in scriptures and you are experts in doing so".

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तथेति च ततस्सर्वे मन्त्रिण: प्रत्यपूजयन्। पार्थिवेन्द्रस्य तद्वाक्यं यथाज्ञप्तमकुर्वत।।1.12.19।।

Honouring the words of the king, all the ministers did as ordered.

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ततो द्विजास्ते धर्मज्ञमस्तुवन्पार्थिवर्षभम्। अनुज्ञातास्ततस्सर्वे पुनर्जग्मुर्यथागतम्।।1.12.20।।

Admiring the great king, the knower of righteousness, the brahmins permitted by him returned to their places as they had some.

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गतेष्वथ द्विजाग्य्रेषु मन्त्रिणस्तान्नराधिप:। विसर्जयित्वा स्वं वेश्म प्रविवेश महाद्युति:।।1.12.21।।

When the great brahmins departed, the glorious king (Dasaratha) sent away his ministers and entered his palace. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे द्वादशस्सर्ग:।।2 Thus ends the twelfth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

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पुन: प्राप्ते वसन्ते तु पूर्णस्संवत्सरोऽभवत्। प्रसवार्थं गतो यष्टुं हयमेधेन वीर्यवान्।।1.13.1।।

After completion of one year when spring returned, the valiant king (Dasaratha) entered the sacrificial pavilion to worship celestial beings for begetting sons.

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अभिवाद्य वसिष्ठं च न्यायत: परिपूज्य च। अब्रवीत्प्रश्रितं वाक्यं प्रसवार्थं द्विजोत्तमम्।।1.13.2।।

After offering humble salutations and worshipping sage Vasishta in accordance with prescribed ordinance for begetting children, he obediently said:

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यज्ञो मे क्रियतां ब्रह्मन्यथोक्तं मुनिपुङ्गव। यथा न विघ्न: क्रियते यज्ञाङ्गेषु विधीयताम्।।1.13.3।।

"O foremost among ascetics O brahman, may the sacrifice be performed according to tradition in such a manner that the sacrifice is performed unhindered.

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भवान् स्निग्धस्सुहृन्मह्यं गुरुश्च परमो महान्। ओढव्यो भवता चैव भारो यज्ञस्य चोद्यत:।।1.13.4।।

You are an affectionate friend and most reverential spiritual guide to me. The burden of performing the sacrifice which has since commenced shall be borne by you".

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तथेति च स राजानमब्रवीद्द्विजसत्तमः। करिष्ये सर्वमेवैतद्भवता यत्समर्थितम्।।1.13.5।।

The great among brahmins answered him saying "I shall do everything as proposed by you".

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ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।

Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."

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ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।

Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."

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ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।

Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."

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ततोऽब्रवीद्विजान्वृद्धान्यज्ञकर्मसु निष्ठितान्। स्थापत्ये निष्ठितांश्चैव वृद्धान्परमधार्मिकान्।।1.13.6।। कर्मान्तिकान् शिल्पकरान्वर्धकीन् खनकानपि। गणकान्शिल्पिनश्चैव तथैव नटनर्तकान्।।1.13.7।। तथा शुचीन्शास्त्रविद: पुरुषान् सुबहुश्रुतान्। यज्ञकर्म समीहन्तां भवन्तो राजशासनात्।।1.13.8।। इष्टका बहु साहस्राश्शीघ्रमानीयतामिति। 0 उपकार्या: क्रियन्तां च राज्ञां बहुगुणान्विता:।।1.13.9।।

Thereafter Vasishta summoned those brahmins who are experienced in the sacrificerelated activities venerable and righteous architects skilled workers brick makers, carpenters, diggers, artisans, account keepers, dancers and actors, men versed in scriptures and honest, wellinformed people and addressed them saying, "In accordance with the king's command let the work of the sacrificial ceremony be inauguarated. Let thousands of bricks be brought. Let temporary residential buildings be erected with all the comforts to accommodate royal guests."

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ब्राह्मणावसथाश्चैव कर्तव्याश्शतशश्शुभा:। भक्ष्यान्नपानैर्बहुभिस्समुपेतास्सुनिष्ठिता:।।1.13.10।।

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तथा पौरजनस्यापि कर्तव्या बहुविस्तरा:। आवासा बहुभक्ष्या वै सर्वकामैरुपस्थिता:।।1.13.11।।

In the same manner let widely spread residential accommodation be furnished with many items of food and all kinds of entertainment be provided for people from other lands.

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तथा जानपदस्यापि जनस्य बहुशोभनम्। दातव्यमन्नं विधिवत्सत्कृत्य न तु लीलया।।1.13.12।।

In the same way people coming from rural areas also should be duly, not casualy treated with respect.

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सर्वे वर्णा यथा पूजां प्राप्नुवन्ति सुसत्कृता:। न चावज्ञा प्रयोक्तव्या कामक्रोधवशादपि।।1.13.13।।

People from all castes should be welltreated with respect. There should be no insult to any one through lust on greed on anger.

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यज्ञकर्मसु ये व्यग्रा: पुरुषाश्शिल्पिनस्तथा। तेषामपि विशेषेण पूजा कार्या यथाक्रमम्।।1.13.14।। ते च स्युस्सम्भृतास्सर्वे वसुभिर्भोजनेन च।

The people deeply immersed in performing sacrificerelated activities and sculptors be specially honoured according to their nature of work. All of them should be satisfied with money and food.

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यथा सर्वं सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते।।1.13.15।। तथा भवन्त: कुर्वन्तु प्रीतिस्निग्धेन चेतसा।

Every thing should be wellmanaged. In whatever manner you do, not even the smallest things be left out. Carry out the work with love and affection in your hearts".

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ततस्सर्वे समागम्य वसिष्ठमिदमब्रुवन्।।1.13.16।। यथोक्तं तत्सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते। यथोक्तं तत्करिष्यामो न किञ्चित्परिहास्यते।।1.13.17।।

Then all of them approached Vasishta and said, "everything has been wellarranged in accordance with your instruction. There is no deficiency. Everything will be done as instructed by you without leaving out anything."

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ततस्सर्वे समागम्य वसिष्ठमिदमब्रुवन्।।1.13.16।। यथोक्तं तत्सुविहितं न किञ्चित्परिहीयते। यथोक्तं तत्करिष्यामो न किञ्चित्परिहास्यते।।1.13.17।।

Then all of them approached Vasishta and said, "everything has been wellarranged in accordance with your instruction. There is no deficiency. Everything will be done as instructed by you without leaving out anything."

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ततस्सुमन्त्रमानीय वसिष्ठो वाक्यमब्रवीत्। निमन्त्रयस्व नृपतीन्पृथिव्यां ये च धार्मिका:।।1.13.18।।

Then Vasishta, having summoned Sumantra said to him "Invite all the righteous kings on earth".

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ब्राह्मणान्क्षत्रियान्वैश्याञ्छूद्रांश्चैव सहस्रश:। समानयस्व सत्कृत्य सर्वदेशेषु मानवान्।।1.13.19।।

"Extend an honourable invitation to brahmins, kshatriyas, merchants and sudras in their thousands residing in all countries.

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मिथिलाधिपतिं शूरं जनकं सत्यविक्रमम्। निष्ठितं सर्वशास्त्रेषु तथा वेदेषु निष्ठितम्।।1.13.20।। तमानय महाभागं स्वयमेव सुसत्कृतम्। पूर्वसम्बन्धिनं ज्ञात्वा तत: पूर्वं ब्रवीमि ते।।1.13.21।।

You may personally go and bring with due honour king Janaka who is the distinguished king of Mithila, a warrior whose truth is his strength proficient in all scriptures and the Vedas. Since he is an old ally, I am telling you in advance.

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मिथिलाधिपतिं शूरं जनकं सत्यविक्रमम्। निष्ठितं सर्वशास्त्रेषु तथा वेदेषु निष्ठितम्।।1.13.20।। तमानय महाभागं स्वयमेव सुसत्कृतम्। पूर्वसम्बन्धिनं ज्ञात्वा तत: पूर्वं ब्रवीमि ते।।1.13.21।।

You may personally go and bring with due honour king Janaka who is the distinguished king of Mithila, a warrior whose truth is his strength proficient in all scriptures and the Vedas. Since he is an old ally, I am telling you in advance.

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तथा काशीपतिं स्निग्धं सततं प्रियवादिनम्। वयस्यं राजसिंहस्य स्वयमेवानयस्व ह।।1.13.22।।

Similarly, you may personally escort king of Kasi who is always affectionate and sweettongued. He is a friend to our king who is a lion among rulers.

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तथा केकयराजानं वृद्धं परमधार्मिकम्। श्वशुरं राजसिंहस्य सपुत्रं त्वमिहानय।।1.13.23।।

Likewise bring here the aged and very righteous king of Kekaya along with his sons. He is fatherinlaw to this lion among kings (Dasaratha).

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अङ्गेश्वरम् महाभागं रोमपादं सुसत्कृतम्। वयस्यं राजसिंहस्य समानय यशस्विनम्।।1.13.24।।

Bring with honour king of Anga, Romapada, famous and prosperous. He is an intimate friend of the king (Dasaratha).

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प्राचीनान्सिन्धु सौवीरान्सौराष्ट्रेयांश्च पार्थिवान्। दाक्षिणात्यान्नरेन्द्रांश्च समस्तानानयस्व ह।।1.13.25।।

Bring kings from the countries of the eastern and southern regions, from Sindhu, Sauvera and Saurashtra৷৷

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सन्ति स्निग्धाश्च ये चान्ये राजान: पृथिवीतले। तानानय यथाक्षिप्रं सानुगान्सह बान्धवान्।।1.13.26।।

Bring all other kings of this earth, who are friendly with us. Along with their retinues, families and relatives".

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वसिष्ठवाक्यं तच्छ्रुत्वा सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितस्तदा। व्यादिशत्पुरुषांस्तत्र राज्ञामानयने शुभान्।।1.13.27।।

Having heard the words of Vasishta, Sumantra speedily despatched virtuous and auspicious emissaries to bring the kings.

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स्वयमेव हि धर्मात्मा प्रययौ मुनिशासनात्। सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितो भूत्वा समानेतुं महीक्षित:।।1.13.28।।

In accordance with the ascetic's order, righteous Sumantra himself quickly set out to escort Janaka and other kings.

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ते च कर्मान्तिकास्सर्वे वसिष्ठाय च धीमते। सर्वं निवेदयन्ति स्म यज्ञे यदुपकल्पितम्।।1.13.29।।

All the workers reported to the wise sage, Vasishta about the tasks completed for the sacrifice.

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तत:प्रीतो द्विजश्रेष्ठस्तान् सर्वानिदमब्रवीत् । अवज्ञया न दातव्यं कस्यचिल्लीलयाऽपि वा।।1.13.30।। अवज्ञया कृतं हन्याद्दातारं नात्र संशय:। 28

Then, well pleased, the best among brahmins (Vasishta) said to them all "Nobody should be offered any thing with disregard. Anything given with contempt undoubtedly results in the destruction of the donor."

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तत: कैश्चिदहोरात्रैरुपयाता महीक्षित:।।1.13.31।। बहूनि रत्नान्यादाय राज्ञो दशरथस्य वै।

Meanwhile kings from several countries to travelling nights and days arrived bringing with them various kinds of (precious) gifts.

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ततो वसिष्ठस्सुप्रीतो राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.13.32।। उपयाता नरव्याघ्र राजानस्तव शासनात्। मयापि सत्कृता: सर्वे यथार्हं राजसत्तमा:।।1.13.33।।

Thereupon, wellpleased, Vasishta addressing Dasaratha said "O best among men, beacuse of your command, kings from various countries have arrived. I have extended due hospitality to those noble kings according to their station."

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ततो वसिष्ठस्सुप्रीतो राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.13.32।। उपयाता नरव्याघ्र राजानस्तव शासनात्। मयापि सत्कृता: सर्वे यथार्हं राजसत्तमा:।।1.13.33।।

Thereupon, wellpleased, Vasishta addressing Dasaratha said "O best among men, beacuse of your command, kings from various countries have arrived. I have extended due hospitality to those noble kings according to their station."

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यज्ञीयं च कृतं राजन् पुरुषैस्सुसमाहितै:। निर्यातु च भवान्यष्टुं यज्ञायतनमन्तिकात्।।1.13.34।।

"O king, persons with composed minds have made preparations for the yaga. Now be pleased to leave for sacrificial altar nearby to perform yaga.

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सर्वकामैरुपहृतैरुपेतं च समन्तत:। द्रष्टुमर्हसि राजेन्द्र मनसेव विनिर्मितम्।।1.13.35।।

O foremost of kings, you ought to see the sacrificial ground full of sources of entertainment arranged everywhere, as though improvised by imagination".

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तथा वसिष्ठवचनादृश्यशृङ्गस्य चोभयो:। शुभे दिवसनक्षत्रे निर्यातो जगतीपति:।।1.13.36।।

In response to the words of Vasishta and Rsyasringa, the Lord of the earth (Dasaratha) entered the sacrificial pavilion on a favourable day presided over by an auspicious star.

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ततो वसिष्ठप्रमुखास्सर्व एव द्विजोत्तमा:। ऋश्यशृङ्गं पुरस्कृत्य यज्ञकर्मारभन् तदा।।1.13.37।। यज्ञवाटगतास्सर्वे यथाशास्त्रं यथाविधि। 3

At that moment the best of brahmins led by Vasishta and headed by Rsyasringa, entered the sacrificial enclosure and began the sacrifice in accordance with traditions and scriptural stipulations. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे त्रयोदशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the thirteenth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

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अथ संवत्सरे पूर्णे तस्मिन्प्राप्ते तुरङ्गमे। सरय्वाश्चोत्तरे तीरे राज्ञो यज्ञोऽभ्यवर्तत।।1.14.1।।

After completion of one year when the sacrificial horse had returned, the sacrifice by the king (Dasaratha) commenced on the northern bank of river Sarayu.

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ऋश्यशृङ्गं पुरस्कृत्य कर्म चक्रुर्द्विजर्षभा:। अश्वमेधे महायज्ञे राज्ञोऽस्य सुमहात्मन:।।1.14.2।।

The best of brahmins led by Rsyasringa performed the rituals of aswamedha organised by the exceedingly magnanimous king.

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कर्म कुर्वन्ति विधिवद्याजका वेदपारगा:। यथाविधि यथान्यायं परिक्रामन्ति शास्त्रत:।।1.14.3।।

The chief priests, masters of the Vedas, conducted the rituals in consonance with traditions and scriptures. They officiated in conformity with duties laid down in the Vedas and according to law.

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प्रवर्ग्यं शास्त्रत: कृत्वा तथैवोपसदं द्विजा: चक्रुश्च विधिवत्सर्वमधिकं कर्म शास्त्रत:।।1.14.4।।

Brahmins performed pravargya and upasada and other ceremonies as per the scriptures and traditions.

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अभिपूज्य ततो हृष्टास्सर्वे चक्रुर्यथाविधि। प्रातस्सवनपूर्वाणि कर्माणि मुनिपुङ्गवा:।।1.14.5।।

Thereafter the eminent ascetics, rejoicing in their hearts performed the worship (of celestial beings) and conducted the prescribed rituals starting with morning ablutions etc.

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ऐन्द्रश्च विधिवद्दत्तो राजा चाभिषुतोऽनघ:। माध्यन्दिनं च सवनं प्रावर्तत यथाक्रमम्।।1.14.6।।

Havis was duly offered to Indra daily. The juice was extracted in the morning by pressing the soma plant. Midday ablutions were performed. All in proper sequence.

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तृतीयसवनं चैव राज्ञोऽस्य सुमहात्मन:। चक्रुस्तेशास्त्रतो दृष्ट्वा तथा ब्राह्मणपुङ्गवा:।।1.14.7।।

Those exceedingly noble and eminent brahmins performed third pressing of the soma, in conformity with the sastras.

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न चाहुतमभूत्तत्र स्खलितं वापि किञ्चन । दृश्यते ब्रह्मवत्सर्वं क्षेमयुक्तं हि चक्रिरे।।1.14.8।।

There were no omissions in the offerings nor any lappes in the performance. Everything was done through recitation of mantras and in a wholesome way.

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न तेष्वहस्सु श्रान्तो वा क्षुधितो वापि दृश्यते। नाविद्वान्ब्राह्मणस्तत्र नाशतानुचरस्तथा।।1.14.9।।

During the days (of sacrifice) none felt tired or hungry. There was no brahmin who was not learned or had less than a hundred followers (or disciples).

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ब्राह्मणा भुञ्जते नित्यं नाथवन्तश्च भुञ्जते। तापसा भुञ्जते चापि श्रमणा भुञ्जतेतथा।।1.14.10।।

During that period brahmanas as well as those who have masters, (the sudras), ascetics and monks had enough to eat.

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वृद्धाश्च व्याधिताश्चैव स्त्रियो बालास्तथैव च । अनिशं भुञ्जमानानां न तृप्तिरुपलभ्यते।।1.14.11।।

The aged, the sick, women and also children ate there and knew no limit to their enjoyment.

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दीयतां दीयतामन्नं वासांसि विविधानि च। इति सञ्चोदितास्तत्र तथा चक्रुरनेकश:।।1.14.12।।

"Give food, give, various kinds of clothes" echoed the organisers. And they (in charge of distribution) did.

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अन्नकूटाश्च बहवो दृश्यन्ते पर्वतोपमा:। दिवसे दिवसे तत्र सिद्धस्य विधिवत्तदा।।1.14.13।।

There, could be seen day after day heaps of nicely cooked food, looking like mountains.

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नानादेशादनुप्राप्ता: पुरुषास्स्त्रीगणास्तथा। अन्नपानैस्सुविहितास्तस्मिन्यज्ञे महात्मन:।।1.14.14।।

Men and women who had come from various countries to that sacrifice were entertained with food and drink by the magnanimous (king).

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अन्नं हि विधिवत्साधु प्रशंसन्ति द्विजर्षभा:। अहो तृप्ता: स्म भद्रं ते इति शुश्राव राघव:।।1.14.15।।

Brahmins having tasted the delicious food cooked in prescribed manner, praised saying "Ah We are fully satisfied. Prosperity to you". Such were the words heard by king Dasaratha.

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स्वलङ्कृताश्च पुरुषा ब्राह्मणान्पर्यवेषयन्। उपासते च तानन्ये सुमृष्टमणिकुण्डला:।।1.14.16।।

While brahmins were being served with food by welldressed men, some others wearing pendents studded with shining jewels assisted them.

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कर्मान्तरे तदा विप्रा हेतुवादान्बहूनपि। प्राहुश्च वाग्मिनो धीरा: परस्परजिगीषया।।1.14.17।।

In the interval between ceremonies, eloquent and sagacious brahmins were engaged in various disputations, desirous of victory.

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दिवसे दिवसे तत्र संस्तरे कुशला द्विजा:। सर्वकर्माणि चक्रुस्ते यथाशास्त्रं प्रचोदिता:।।1.14.18।।

Every day in that sacrifice brahmins, skilful in rituals, persuaded (by sage Vasishta), performed all their duties as per tradition.

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नाषडङ्गविदत्रासीन्नाव्रतो नाबहुश्रुत:। सदस्यास्तस्य वै राज्ञो नावादकुशला द्विजा:।।1.14.19।।

Here (in this sacrificial pavillion), there was none who was not versed in six Vedangas, not true to vows, not learned in many sastras nor adept in discussions (on sastras).

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प्राप्ते यूपोच्छ्रये तस्मिन्षड्बैल्वा: खादिरास्तथा। तावन्तो बिल्वसहिता: पर्णिनश्च तथापरे।।1.14.20।। श्लेष्मातकमयस्त्वेको देवदारुमयस्तथा। द्वावेव विहितौ तत्र बाहुव्यस्तपरिग्रहौ।।1.14.21।।

When the time came to erect sacrificial posts, six posts, each made of bilva, khadira, parni, sleshmataka and two of devadaru wood, with a distance of two outstretched hands between them were erected.

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प्राप्ते यूपोच्छ्रये तस्मिन्षड्बैल्वा: खादिरास्तथा। तावन्तो बिल्वसहिता: पर्णिनश्च तथापरे।।1.14.20।। श्लेष्मातकमयस्त्वेको देवदारुमयस्तथा। द्वावेव विहितौ तत्र बाहुव्यस्तपरिग्रहौ।।1.14.21।।

When the time came to erect sacrificial posts, six posts each made of bilva and khadira wood and many made of parni wood along, one of sleshmataka and two of devadaru wood, with a distance of two outstretched hands between them were erected.

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कारितास्सर्व एवैते शास्त्रज्ञैर्यज्ञकोविदै:। शोभार्थं तस्य यज्ञस्य काञ्चनालङ्कृताऽभवन्।।1.14.22।।

All these posts were prepared by knowers of sastras and by those wellversed in the performance of sacrifices. They were decorated with gold to add elegance to the sacrifice.

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एकविंशतियूपास्ते एकविंशत्यरत्नय:। वासोभिरेकविंशद्भिरेकैकं समलङ्कृता:।।1.14.23।।

These twentyone sacrificial posts, each measuring twentyone 'aratni' height, were welldecorated wrapped in a piece of cloth.

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विन्यस्ता विधिवत्सर्वे शिल्पिभिस्सुकृता दृढा:। अष्टाश्रयस्सर्व एव श्लक्ष्णरूपसमन्विता:।।1.14.24।।

All those posts, strong with eight sides and finely finished surfaces, wellcarved by sculptors were duly erected.

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आच्छादितास्ते वासोभि: पुष्पैर्गन्धैश्च भूषिता:। सप्तर्षयो दीप्तिमन्तो विराजन्ते यथा दिवि।।1.14.25।।

Decorated with flowers and sandal paste and covered with cloths, stood the bright sacrificial posts shining like seven sages in the sky.

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इष्टकाश्च यथान्यायं कारिताश्च प्रमाणत:। चितोऽग्निर्ब्राह्मणैस्तत्र कुशलैश्शुल्बकर्मणि ।।1.14.26।।

The sacrificial fireplace was constructed with bricks with standard measurement by brahmins who were experts in the art of measuring land with a string or single strand.

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सचित्यो राजसिंहस्य सञ्चित: कुशलैर्द्विजै:। गरुडो रुक्मपक्षो वै त्रिगुणोऽष्टादशात्मक:।।1.14.27।।

That sacrificial altar of the lion among kings, (Dasaratha), erected by welltrained brahmins was in the shape of the golden winged 'Garuda' it had three ranges and thrice as many fireplaces i.e eighteen in number.

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नियुक्तास्तत्र पशवस्तत्तदुद्दिश्य दैवतम्। उरगा: पक्षिणश्चैव यथाशास्त्रं प्रचोदिता:।।1.14.28।।

Animals, serpents and birds were kept ready after the sastras intended (for sacrifice) for those respective deities.

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शामित्रे तु हयस्तत्र तथा जलचराश्च ये। ऋत्विग्भिस्सर्वमेवैतन्नियुक्तं शास्त्रतस्तदा।।1.14.29।।

When the time came to sacrifice the animals, the chief priests, in accordance with tradition, tied up the horse and all the aquatic animals to the sacrificial posts.

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पशूनां त्रिशतं तत्र यूपेषु नियतं तदा। अश्वरत्नोत्तमं तस्य राज्ञो दशरथस्य च ।।1.14.30।।

Three hundred animals and the jewel of the horses (from the stables) belonging to king Dasaratha were bound to the sacrificial posts.

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कौसल्या तं हयं तत्र परिचर्य समन्तत:। कृपाणैर्विशशासैनं त्रिभि: परमया मुदा ।।1.14.31।।

Kausalya, with immense glee having gone round and worshipped that horse, severed it with three strokes of scimitar.

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पतत्रिणा तदा सार्धं सुस्थितेन च चेतसा। अवसद्रजनीमेकां कौशल्या धर्मकाम्यया।।1.14.32।।

Kausalya, in her devotion to duty and with a happy state of mind, passed one night near that horse.

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होताऽध्वर्युस्तथोद्गाता हस्तेन समयोजयन्। महिष्या परिवृत्त्या च वावातां च तथापराम्।।1.14.33।।

Hota, Adhvaryu and Udgata arranged Mahishi, Parivritti, Vavaata and another woman known as Palakali to touch (keep the company of) the sacrificial horse.

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पतत्रिणस्तस्य वपा मुद्धृत्य नियतेन्द्रिय:। ऋत्विक्परमसम्पन्न: श्रपयामास शास्त्रत:।।1.14.34।।

The official priest, highly knowledgeable in scriptures and having restrained senses, removed the marrow from the horse and cooked it according to tradition.

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धूमगन्धं वपायास्तु जिघ्रति स्म नराधिप:। यथाकालं यथान्यायं निर्णुदन्पापमात्मन:।।1.14.35।।

The king at appropriate time and in agreement with the scriptures inhaled the odour of the smoke (from the burnt marrow) and absolved himself of his sins.

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हयस्य यानि चाङ्गानि तानि सर्वाणि ब्राह्मणा:। अग्नौ प्रास्यन्ति विधिवत्समन्त्राष्षोडशर्त्विज:।।1.14.36।।

The sixteen officiating priests (brahmins) offered all the horse's limbs with prayers as per the customs.

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प्लक्षशाखासु यज्ञानामन्येषां क्रियते हवि:। अश्वमेधस्य यज्ञस्य वैतसो भाग इष्यते।।1.14.37।।

In other sacrifices oblations are offered with branches of a plaksha tree but in Aswamedha a branch of cane creeper is chosen instead.

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त्र्यहोऽश्वमेधस्सङ्ख्यात: कल्पसूत्रेण ब्राह्मणै:। 37 चतुष्टोममहस्तस्य प्रथमं परिकल्पितम्।।1.14.38।।

According to Kalpa sutra, aswamedha in conducted for three days. In the first day, chatushtoma is arranged.

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उक्थ्यं द्वितीयं संख्यातमतिरात्रं तथोत्तरम्। कारितास्तत्र बहवो विहिताश्शास्त्रदर्शनात्।।1.14.39।।

On the second day Ukthya and on the third day Atiraatra were performed. Many sacrifices fixed according to the scriptures were also performed.

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ज्योतिष्टोमायुषी चैवमतिरात्रौ विनिर्मितौ। अभिजिद्विश्वजिच्चैवमप्तोर्यामो महाक्रतु:।।1.14.40।।

Jyotishtoma and Ayuryaga in Atiratra, Abhijit, Viswajit and Aptoryama ceremonies constituting the great sacrifice were performed in the prescribed manner.

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प्राचीं होत्रे ददौ राजा दिशं स्वकुलवर्धन:। अध्वर्यवे प्रतीचीं तु ब्रह्मणे दक्षिणां दिशम्।।1.14.41।। उद्गात्रे च तथोदीचीं दक्षिणैषा विनिर्मिता। हयमेधे महायज्ञे स्वयंभूविहिते पुरा।।1.14.42।।

In order to promote his dynasty, king Dasaratha gave away eastern region to Hotar, western region to Adhvaryu, southern region to Brahma and northern region to Udgata. These offerings were made in accordance with theprescriptions by Brahma long all.

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प्राचीं होत्रे ददौ राजा दिशं स्वकुलवर्धन:। अध्वर्यवे प्रतीचीं तु ब्रह्मणे दक्षिणां दिशम्।।1.14.41।। उद्गात्रे च तथोदीचीं दक्षिणैषा विनिर्मिता। हयमेधे महायज्ञे स्वयंभूविहिते पुरा।।1.14.42।।

In order to promote his dynasty, king Dasaratha gave away eastern region to Hotar, western region to Adhvaryu, southern region to Brahma and northern region to Udgata. These offerings were made in accordance with theprescriptions by Brahma long all.

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क्रतुं समाप्य तु तदा न्यायत: पुरुषर्षभ: । ऋत्विग्भ्यो हि ददौ राजा तां धरां कुलवर्धन:।।1.14.43।।

The king best among men and upholder of his dynasty, having concluded the sacrifice according to law, offered this entire earth as gift to priests.

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ऋत्विजस्त्वब्रुवन्सर्वे राजानं गतकल्मषम्। भवानेव महीं कृत्स्नामेको रक्षितुमर्हति।।1.14.44।।

But all the priests said to the king purged of his sins, "O Lord of men you alone are capable of protecting this earth".

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न भूम्या कार्यमस्माकं न हि शक्तास्स्म पालने। रतास्स्वाध्यायकरणे वयं नित्यं हि भूमिप।।1.14.45।। निष्क्रयं किञ्चिदेवेह प्रयच्छतु भवानिति। 4

"O ruler of the earth We are constantly engaged in the study of the Vedas. We are not capable of ruling the earth and we cannot do anything with its possession. Give some other charity in lieu of that.

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मणिरत्नं सुवर्णं वा गावो यद्वा समुद्यतम्। तत्प्रयच्छ नरश्रेष्ठ धरण्या न प्रयोजनम्।।1.14.46।।

O best of men give us gems or gold or cows or whichever is readily available. We have no use with this earth".

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एवमुक्तो नरपतिर्ब्राह्मणैर्वेदपारगै:।।1.14.47।। गवां शतसहस्राणि दश तेभ्यो ददौ नृप:। 4 शतकोटीस्सुवर्णस्य रजतस्य चतुर्गुणम् ।।1.14.48।।

Lord of men, the king having been thus addressed by brahmins who were wellversed in the Vedas, bestowed on them ten hundred thousand cows, a hundred crore of gold coins and four times as much in silver coins.

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एवमुक्तो नरपतिर्ब्राह्मणैर्वेदपारगै:।।1.14.47।। गवां शतसहस्राणि दश तेभ्यो ददौ नृप:। 4 शतकोटीस्सुवर्णस्य रजतस्य चतुर्गुणम् ।।1.14.48।।

Lord of men, the king having been thus addressed by brahmins who were wellversed in the Vedas, bestowed on them ten hundred thousand cows, a hundred crore of gold coins and four times as much in silver coins.

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ऋत्विजश्च ततस्सर्वे प्रददुस्सहिता वसु। ऋश्यशृङ्गाय मुनये वसिष्ठाय च धीमते।।1.14.49।।

All the priests collectively offered that wealth to sage Rsyasringa and Vasishta endowed with prudence.

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ततस्ते न्यायत: कृत्वा प्रविभागं द्विजोत्तमा:। सुप्रीतमनसस्सर्वे प्रत्यूचुर्मुदिता भृशम्।।1.14.50।।

Then those highly pleased brahmins, having distributed that wealth with equity, again said to the king.

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तत: प्रसर्पकैभ्यस्तु हिरण्यं सुसमाहित:। जाम्बूनदं कोटिसंख्यं ब्राह्मणेभ्यो ददौ तदा।।1.14.51।।

Thereafter, with earnestness king Dasaratha bestowed a crore of gold coins to brahmins who had come to see the sacrifice.

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दरिद्राय द्विजायाथ हस्ताभरणमुत्तमम्। कस्मैचिद्याचमानाय ददौ राघवनन्दन:।।1.14.52।।

Dasaratha then gave his excellent bracelet to a poor brahmin who solicited alms.

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तत: प्रीतेषु नृपतिर्द्विजेषु द्विजवत्सल:। प्रणाममकरोत्तेषां हर्षपर्याकुलेक्षण:।।1.14.53।।

When the brahmins were pleased, king Dasaratha who was fond of brahmins bowed to them with his eyes filled with delight.