sah -- he; samrat -- the emperor, Yudhishthira; ratham -- his chariot; arudhah -- mounted; sat -- excellent; asvam -- whose horses; rukma -- golden; malinam -- with hangings; vyarocata -- he shone forth; sva-patnibhih -- with his wives; kriyabhih -- with its rituals; kratu -- of sacrifices; rat -- the king (Rajasuya); iva -- as if.

The emperor, mounted upon his chariot drawn by excellent horses wearing golden collars, appeared splendid in the company of his wives, just like the brilliant Rajasuya sacrifice surrounded by its various rituals.