Essay name: Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study)
Author:
Artatrana Sarangi
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
This is a study in English of the Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (written by Lolla Lakshmidhara) representing an encyclopedic manual for emperors. The Samrajyalaksmipithika encompasses about 3870 verses in addressing topics such as public festivals, governance, warfare (military strategy), and rituals associated with the Tantric worship for the deity Samrajya-Lakshmi.
Chapter 3 - General Ritual mentioned in Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika
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by means of a golden needle covered with darbha (kusa).
Alongwith the earlier formula, two more formulae of
Rgveda namely, 'Dhruva dvauh ... etc.' (RV 10.173.4-5)
are written by him in the same manner after which he
blesses the king to the effect that he, (the king) should
be uninterruptedly bestowed with Svasti (luck), Siva
(grace) and Srevas (bliss). After the blessings are
over,
the preceptor alongwith the priests, engages
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himself in reading from some chapters on Santi
(pacification) (18-22).
Gratification of the preceptor and priests :
The Yajamana (king) now deeks himself in new
robes, gratifies the priests by reverentially supplicating
them with gifts of the idols and donations.
The poor,
the blind and the destitutes are also rendered satisfied
(with food) etc. This is followed by entertaining all
at a grand feast and a further gift of one hundred
or one thousand milch/cows
brahmins (23-25).
(paya svini) to suitable
King's entrance to the palace :
This paraphernalia over, the king, while meditating
on his tutelary deity, enters the new palace at propitious
moments in the company of his wives, sons, servants,
