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What is the significance of Ashwamedha Yaga?

The Ashwamedha Yaga is seen as a symbol of the king's power and sovereignty. It is believed that by performing this ritual, the king could establish his authority over neighboring kingdoms and consolidate his power. It also assures the king a place in the Swargaloka.

What does suta mean?

Suta literally means, sutyam bhavaha ( सूत्यां भवः ), that which originated from the suti, place where soma juice is extracted during yajna. It is a sankara-varna in which the mother is a Brahmin and the father is a Kshatriya,