Hindu Administrative Institutions c7.s4.13

c7.s4.13

The consecration ceremony takes place at the midday. Pṛthu Vainya was the first among men to be anointed. This is done by the *purohita*, one of his kinsmen, an ally, a Vaiśya. He is adorned with gold *pavitras* (strainers?), *tārpya* garments; also undyed wool. He wears a mantle. The bow and the ends of the bow are then addressed. Three kinds of arrows, *dṛvā* (for mere shooting), *rujā* (for piercing an enemy) and *kṣumā* (missing his aim) are handed over to him. The bow is truly a Kṣatriya’s strength.¹ The residue of waters anointed is offered to the Brahman and his son, and according to Āpastamba his favourite son, and lastly the queen. Then he takes down a chariot yoked with four horses² to be freed from all dangers. Hence this king is called Indra and Arjuna. Here again the chariot-warrior and charioteer are mentioned.³