सर्व-काम-समृद्धस्य अश्वमेधस्य यत्फलम् । तत्-फलं लभते सम्यग्रक्षिते शरणागते ॥
sarva-kāma-samṛddhasya aśvamedhasya yatphalam | tat-phalaṃ labhate samyagrakṣite śaraṇāgate ||
Whatever fruit comes from the horse sacrifice, rich in the fulfilment of every wish, that same fruit one gains in full by properly protecting one who has come for refuge.
सभी कामनाओं से भरपूर अश्वमेध यज्ञ का जो फल है, वही पूरा फल शरण में आए व्यक्ति की ठीक से रक्षा करने से मिलता है।
Meaning today and contextआज के लिए अर्थ और संदर्भ
Standing by someone who has turned to you for help is as great as the grandest ritual. When a person comes to you in trouble, protecting them is your real worship.
जो आपसे मदद माँगने आया हो, उसके साथ खड़े रहना सबसे बड़े यज्ञ के बराबर है। संकट में आए व्यक्ति की रक्षा ही सच्ची पूजा है।
The lion continues his refusal, citing the merit of protecting one who has come for shelter.