Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Thatha: Pranamya Shirasa Thamam
Viprama Deva Varninam |
Yajjyaya Varyamasa Santhanartham Kulasya Cha ||
Thatha Ithi Cha Sa Rajanam Uvacha Vasudhadhipam |
Sambhara: Sambhriyantham They
Thuragascha Vimuchyatham ||
Sarvya: Cha Utharey Theerey Yajjya Bhoomi :
Vidhiyatham |
King Dasaratha decided to perform
the Vedic ritual at the arrival of spring season. King Dasaratha with folded hands prayed to
the illustrious Sage Rishyashrunga to conduct the Vedic rituals on behalf of
him to beget virtuous progeny that would maintain the existence of Ikshvaku
clan. Sage Rishyashrunga ordered to
begin the arrangement of grand Yagna and release the ritual horse. King Dasaratha commanded Sumantra to invite
the royal priests Sage Suyajna, Sage Vamadeva, Sage Jabali, Sage Kashyapa and
Sage Vashishta chief priest of Ikshvaku dynasty and Vedic Brahmins to conduct
the Yagna. Sumantra sincerely followed
the command and brought all the chief priests and Vedic Brahmins to the palace
were received with utmost reverence by King Dasaratha and addressed them “I am
extremely anxious without progeny, decided to perform Vedic horse ritual. I wish the Yagna should be performed
according to the rules prescribed in the sacred scriptures along with strict
observances, I desired to fulfill my long cherished wish through the divine
Sage Rishyashrunga . “ The Sages and
Vedic Brahmins assembled were appreciated the very idea of King Dasaratha, they
showered blessings upon their King Dasaratha for obtaining four valorous sons
and advised to release the ritual horse as an initiation of this auspicious
event. King Dasaratha was highly pleased
at the words of the Sages and Vedic Brahmins ordered his men “ Let the ritual
horse be released accompanied by gallant warriors and Vedic Brahmins, construct
grand Yagna arena on the northern banks of river Sarayu, order for strict
observances prescribed in the sacred scriptures and customs followed by
ancestors, this auspicious event should be promoted and conducted by the Kings
with strict austerities, though it’s extremely difficult task to perform. The demons may create impediments at every
stage of the event; put all their efforts to ruin the auspicious event. If the rituals are not performed in right
manner, the destruction of performer of ritual is definite. Therefore, this ritual shall be conducted
faultlessly with absolute adherence to the sacred scriptures. I have absolute faith upon the illustrious
Sages and Vedic Brahmins assembled will perform the task without any
error.” The arrangements for the Vedic
rituals were begun in a high pace. Once
again, all the Sages & Vedic Brahmins appreciated the virtuous King
Dasaratha for his enormous endeavor of undertaking Vedic rituals for the
welfare of his Kingdom and its people.
King Dasaratha returned to his palace with his men and the Vedic
Brahmins & Sages returned to their places.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
