batch.motif.hindu-mahabharata-dutt-gutenberg-l1249-l1393
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record_id: batch.motif.hindu-mahabharata-dutt-gutenberg-l1249-l1393
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
passage_locator:
label: BOOK II / SWAYAMVARA / BOOK III / RAJASUYA; lines 1249-1393
start: '1249'
end: '1393'
translation: Maha-bharata
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: Yudhishthir prepares and conducts the rajasuya sacrifice on the Jumna shore,
assigning ritual and hospitality duties to kinsmen and elders. The rite includes
offerings, gifts, feeding of the hungry, assembled kings, Brahmans, priests, rishis,
and celestial beings. On the day of anointment, Brahmans debate sacred subjects,
and Narad perceives the assembled kings as divine incarnations and Krishna as
Narayana, the supreme preserver who has taken mortal birth to uphold righteousness
and later lead the immortals back to heaven. Bhishma advises Yudhishthir that
Krishna should receive the foremost arghya because he is greatest among the gathered
monarchs and gives sanctity to the sacrifice.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: Yudhishthir asks elders, teachers, kinsmen, and guests to support his rite
and to use his treasure for gifts to the poor and worthy.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: Yudhishthir makes his diksha and assigns different ritual, hospitality, treasury,
tribute, and accounting tasks to named relatives and allies.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:3
text: The gathering takes place on the sacred shore of the Jumna and includes monarchs
bringing tributes, Brahmans, priests, kings, rishis, and celestial beings with
cloud-borne chariots.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:4
text: Yudhishthir lights six fires, makes offerings to gods, gives gifts to the
poor and Brahmans, and feeds hungry men with rice.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:5
text: On the day of abhisheka, crowned kings and learned Brahmans crowd Yudhishthir's
path and gather in the inner sacred site.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:6
text: Brahmans discuss sacred subjects and dispute points of doctrine and law within
the holy site.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:7
text: Narad observes the sacrificial rite and receives a vision or insight in which
the gathered kings are understood as god incarnate and Krishna as the Highest
of the High.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:8
text: Narad's insight identifies Krishna with Narayana, who has sent gods as monarchs
to uphold righteous laws, fight for virtue, die in war, and return to heavenly
realms.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:9
text: Bhishma tells Yudhishthir that the arghya should be given to the noblest among
the assembled kings and identifies Krishna as the greatest and purest among them.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: obs:10
text: Bhishma says Yudhishthir's rajasuya owes its sanctity and splendour to Krishna's
holy might.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: Yudhishthir
description: Pious monarch conducting the rajasuya sacrifice and abhisheka; compared
to Varuna in the passage.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Bhishma
description: Elder of the Kuru race who watches the sacrifice and advises that Krishna
should receive the foremost honour.
role_refs:
- role:3
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:9
- ev:10
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Drona
description: Preceptor addressed by Yudhishthir and assigned to watch the sacrificial
rite with Bhishma.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Kripa
description: Preceptor versed in sacred rites who guards wealth and treasure and
gives presents to Brahmans.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Duryodhan
description: Kinsman addressed by Yudhishthir who receives tribute from chiefs and
monarchs.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Duhsasan
description: Kinsman who provides the rich and sumptuous feast.
role_refs:
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Drona's son
description: Person assigned to greet saints and holy priests with devotion.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: Sanjay
description: Person assigned to welcome kings and chiefs with regal honour.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: Dhrita-rashtra
description: Old and sightless figure moving through the scene of gladness.
role_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:10
name_or_label: Vidura
description: Person who defrays the great cost of the ceremony.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:11
name_or_label: Krishna
description: Pious figure who makes honour and obeisance to Brahmans; later recognized
by Narad as Narayana and by Bhishma as greatest among monarchs.
role_refs:
- role:10
- role:11
- role:12
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:7
- ev:8
- ev:9
- ev:10
- id: fig:12
name_or_label: Narad
description: Deva-rishi who observes the rite and receives inner sight concerning
the divine identity of the gathered monarchs and Krishna.
role_refs:
- role:13
- role:14
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: fig:13
name_or_label: Brahmans
description: Holy priests and learned ritual specialists who receive gifts, blessings,
and participate in sacred debate.
role_refs:
- role:15
- role:16
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: fig:14
name_or_label: Assembled monarchs
description: Crowned kings and chieftains who bring tribute, attend the rite, and
are perceived by Narad as divine embodiments.
role_refs:
- role:17
- role:18
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:5
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: fig:15
name_or_label: Bright Immortals
description: Celestial beings robed in sunlight who arrive in cloud-borne chariots
and rest on the turrets.
role_refs:
- role:19
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: fig:16
name_or_label: Narayana
description: World's Preserver, Primal Cause, and Self-created being identified
with Krishna in Narad's vision.
role_refs:
- role:10
- role:20
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
roles:
- id: role:1
label: sacrificial patron
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Yudhishthir conducts the rajasuya rite, makes diksha, lights fires, offers
gifts, and receives abhisheka.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: role:2
label: generous king
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: He orders treasure, gems, and gold to be distributed to the poor and worthy.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:4
- id: role:3
label: ritual adviser
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Bhishma instructs Yudhishthir on the proper recipient of the arghya.
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: role:4
label: sacrificial overseer
assigned_to:
- fig:2
- fig:3
basis: Bhishma and Drona watch the sacrificial rite.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:5
label: treasure guardian and donor to Brahmans
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: Kripa guards wealth and treasure and presents gifts to Brahmans.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:6
label: tribute receiver
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: Duryodhan takes the tribute paid by chiefs and monarchs.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:7
label: feast provider
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: Duhsasan spreads the rich and sumptuous feast.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:8
label: welcomer of guests
assigned_to:
- fig:7
- fig:8
basis: Drona's son greets saints and priests, while Sanjay welcomes kings and chiefs.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:9
label: cost administrator
assigned_to:
- fig:10
basis: Vidura defrays the mighty cost with careful hand.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:10
label: divine incarnation
assigned_to:
- fig:11
- fig:16
basis: Narad sees Krishna as Narayana, who has assumed mortal birth in the Yadu
race.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: role:11
label: foremost recipient of honour
assigned_to:
- fig:11
basis: Bhishma identifies Krishna as greatest among the great and as the one to
receive foremost honour.
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- ev:10
- id: role:12
label: sanctifier of sacrifice
assigned_to:
- fig:11
basis: Bhishma says the rajasuya owes its sanctity and splendour to Krishna's holy
might.
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- id: role:13
label: seer of hidden truth
assigned_to:
- fig:12
basis: Narad's inner eye is lit with heavenly wisdom as he sees the divine nature
of the assembly.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: role:14
label: deva-rishi
assigned_to:
- fig:12
basis: The passage names Narad as a deva-rishi observing the rite.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: role:15
label: ritual recipient
assigned_to:
- fig:13
basis: Brahmans receive costly presents and blessings fill the sky.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: role:16
label: sacred disputant
assigned_to:
- fig:13
basis: Brahmans converse and dispute on sacred subjects, law, vows, and commentary.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: role:17
label: tribute-bearing rulers
assigned_to:
- fig:14
basis: Monarchs bring tributes and assist the rite.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: role:18
label: divine embodiments
assigned_to:
- fig:14
basis: Narad understands the kings as god incarnate and embodied beings of the upper
sky.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: role:19
label: celestial attendees
assigned_to:
- fig:15
basis: Bright Immortals arrive across the sky in cloud-borne chariots.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: role:20
label: world preserver
assigned_to:
- fig:16
basis: Narayana is called World's Preserver, Primal Cause, and Self-created.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: six ritual fires
literal_form: six bright fires lit by Yudhishthir for offerings
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs:
- fire
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: sym:2
label: Jumna sacred shore
literal_form: sacred shore of the Jumna river where the gathering takes place
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:13
- fig:14
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:3
label: arghya
literal_form: ritual honour due to preceptor, kinsman, priest, friend, scholar,
or king; here proposed for the foremost person
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:11
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: sym:4
label: abhisheka
literal_form: anointment or sacred bath associated with Yudhishthir's rite
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: sym:5
label: cloud-borne chariots
literal_form: gleaming chariots of the Bright Immortals moving across the sky and
resting on turrets
associated_figures:
- fig:15
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:6
label: tribute and costly gifts
literal_form: nishkas, gems, gold, presents, and gifts brought by monarchs and distributed
to Brahmans, poor, and worthy persons
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:4
- fig:5
- fig:13
- fig:14
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: sym:7
label: inner eye
literal_form: Narad's inner eye lit by heavenly wisdom
associated_figures:
- fig:12
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Preparation and assignment of the rajasuya duties
summary: Yudhishthir asks elders and kinsmen to support the rite, dedicates his
wealth to gifts, undertakes diksha, and assigns ritual, hospitality, treasury,
tribute, and cost-management duties.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:7
- fig:8
- fig:9
- fig:10
- fig:11
symbol_refs:
- sym:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: scene:2
label: Sacrificial assembly on the Jumna
summary: A large sacred gathering forms on the Jumna shore with monarchs bringing
tribute, Brahmans and priests attending, celestial beings arriving in chariots,
six fires lit, offerings made, and food and gifts distributed.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:13
- fig:14
- fig:15
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:2
- sym:5
- sym:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: scene:3
label: Abhisheka and learned disputation
summary: On the day of Yudhishthir's anointment and sacred bath, kings and Brahmans
crowd the sacred site, and Brahmans debate laws, vows, sacred subjects, and rival
interpretations.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:13
- fig:14
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: scene:4
label: Narad's vision of hidden divine identities
summary: Narad observes the rite and perceives the gathered kings as divine beings
incarnate and Krishna as Narayana, who has taken mortal birth and sent gods as
monarchs to uphold righteousness, fight, die, and return to heaven.
figure_refs:
- fig:11
- fig:12
- fig:14
- fig:16
symbol_refs:
- sym:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: scene:5
label: Bhishma names Krishna for the arghya
summary: Bhishma explains the rule of arghya and tells Yudhishthir that Krishna,
greatest and purest among the assembled monarchs, should receive the foremost
honour because his holy might sanctifies the rajasuya.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:11
symbol_refs:
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- ev:10
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: royal sacrifice legitimating kingship
taxonomy_refs:
- royal_legitimacy
- sacrifice
basis: Yudhishthir's rajasuya includes diksha, abhisheka, offerings, gifts, tribute
from monarchs, and formal honouring of the foremost attendee, all centered on
his royal rite.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- ev:4
- ev:5
- ev:9
confidence: high
cautions: The passage shows the rite and its royal setting, but does not narrate
the full political outcome beyond sanctification and honour.
- id: motif:2
label: divine being incarnate as royal or human figure
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_parent_child
- royal_legitimacy
basis: Narad perceives assembled kings as god incarnate and sees Krishna as Narayana,
who has assumed mortal birth in the Yadu race.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
confidence: high
cautions: The available taxonomy has no exact 'avatar' label; the listed refs are
approximate and should be reviewed.
- id: motif:3
label: divine mission to uphold righteousness through earthly war
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_judgment
basis: Narad's insight says Narayana sent gods as monarchs to uphold righteous laws,
battle for virtue, perish in war, and return to heavenly realms.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
confidence: medium
cautions: The battle is described prospectively or doctrinally within Narad's insight,
not enacted in this passage.
- id: motif:4
label: vision of hidden truth by inspired seer
taxonomy_refs:
- wisdom
basis: Narad's inner eye is lit with heavenly wisdom, allowing him to perceive the
divine identities behind the royal assembly.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
confidence: high
cautions: The passage calls these 'glimpses of the Secret,' but details are limited
to this revelation.
- id: motif:5
label: sacred exchange through gifts, tribute, offerings, and honour
taxonomy_refs:
- sacred_exchange
- sacrifice
basis: The rite involves tribute from monarchs, offerings to gods, gifts to Brahmans
and the poor, and the arghya as formal honour.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- ev:4
- ev:9
confidence: high
cautions: The specific ritual reciprocity is summarized from actions; the passage
does not explain all theological meanings of exchange.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 1251-1263
quote_or_summary: Yudhishthir addresses Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Duryodhan and others,
asking their favour and directing that his treasure be used for gifts to the poor
and worthy.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 1265-1281
quote_or_summary: 'After making diksha, Yudhishthir assigns tasks: Duhsasan handles
the feast, Drona''s son greets priests, Sanjay welcomes kings, Bhishma and Drona
watch the rite, Kripa guards treasure, Vidura pays costs, Duryodhan receives tribute,
and Krishna honours Brahmans.'
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 1283-1295
quote_or_summary: The wondrous gathering occurs on the sacred Jumna shore; monarchs
bring tribute, chieftains assist the rite, immortals arrive in cloud-borne chariots,
and Brahmans, priests, and kings fill golden halls.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 1297-1307
quote_or_summary: Yudhishthir stands pure and gentle, lights six fires, makes offerings
to gods, feeds hungry men with rice, and gives costly gifts to Brahmans, who bless
the rite.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: lines 1311-1317
quote_or_summary: On the day of abhisheka, the anointment and sacred bath, crowned
kings and learned Brahmans crowd Yudhishthir's path and gather in the inner sacred
site.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: lines 1319-1335
quote_or_summary: Brahmans of fame, penance, and learning pass the hour in debate
about sacred subjects, duty, vows, glosses, and rival interpretations; the site
excludes persons of impure caste or conduct.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:7
type: summary
locator: lines 1337-1347
quote_or_summary: Narad, the deva-rishi, observes the rite; heavenly wisdom lights
his inner eye, and he sees the gathered monarchs as gods incarnate and Krishna
as the Highest of the High.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:8
type: summary
locator: lines 1349-1365
quote_or_summary: Narad's vision identifies Krishna with ancient Narayana, the primal
cause and world preserver, who sent gods as monarchs to uphold righteousness,
fight for virtue, die in war, and return to heaven after his purpose is done.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:9
type: summary
locator: lines 1369-1387
quote_or_summary: Bhishma tells Yudhishthir that sacred law assigns arghya to eminent
figures and that Krishna is the greatest among the assembled monarchs, like the
sun among planets.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
- id: ev:10
type: summary
locator: lines 1389-1393
quote_or_summary: Bhishma says that just as sun and wind revive places, Yudhishthir's
rajasuya owes its sanctity and splendour to Krishna's holy might.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summary only.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: Extraction is based only on the provided passage. Motif taxonomy mapping
is partly approximate for avatar/incarnation themes because the provided taxonomy
lacks an exact avatar category. No comparison claims were added because the passage
itself does not make a comparative claim beyond its own tradition.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
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