Shloka 14.4Unverified draft
प्रवर्ग्यं शास्त्रत: कृत्वा तथैवोपसदं द्विजा: चक्रुश्च विधिवत्सर्वमधिकं कर्म शास्त्रत:।।1.14.4।।
Meaning
Having performed the Pravargya rite according to scripture, the brahmins likewise performed the Upasada and all other required ceremonies as prescribed.
Word-by-word (pada-artha)
| Word | Devanagari | Meaning | Grammatical role |
|---|---|---|---|
| pravargyam śāstrataḥ kṛtvā | प्रवर्ग्यम् शास्त्रतः कृत्वा | having performed the Pravargya rite according to scripture | Gerund (having done) |
| tathā eva upasadam dvijāḥ | तथा एव उपसदम् द्विजाः | and likewise the Upasad rite, the Brahmins | Accusative singular |
| cakruḥ ca vidhivat sarvam | चक्रुः च विधिवत् सर्वम् | performed duly all | Verb (perfect) |
| adhikam karma śāstrataḥ | अधिकम् कर्म शास्त्रतः | the additional rites, according to scripture | Accusative singular |
Reference: 1.14.4 · Bāla Kāṇḍa