Rajsuya Yagya is a sacred ritual in Hinduism that marks the consecration of a king[3]. It is also known as the "royal consecration sacrifice"[4]. The word "Rajsuya" is derived from two Sanskrit words, "Raj" meaning king and "Suya" meaning to extend[4]. The Rajsuya Yagya is a complex and expensive ritual that involves many precisely prescribed rituals at every stage[3]. It is considered the king of all Yagyas[2]. The Rajsuya Yagya was usually performed by Kshatriya kings desirous of liberation[4]. The time and place of the Rajsuya Yagya were chosen based on astrological calculations[4]. The ritual involves the king performing various acts, including pressing the Soma plant, driving a chariot, shooting arrows from his bow, and a brief "cattle raid"[3]. The newly anointed king seizes cattle belonging to his relative, and then gives part of his property to that relative[3]. The Rajsuya Yagya was about sending out the message that the king has become fit and worthy of being an emperor[5]. In the epic Mahabharata, the Rajsuya Yagya was performed by King Yudhishthira[5]. The first honor of Rajsuya Yagya is rendered to Lord Krishna[1].

રાજસૂય યજ્ઞ શું છે? Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Rajsuya Yagya explained in Gujarati

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