Manusmriti Chapter 5 Verse 31 [upd] «PRO 2024»

Ashwamedhe gavalambhe sarpamedhe pitriyajne, Ahinsaya cha mansani pratigrhnati karmana.

The crux of the verse lies in the latter half: Ahinsaya cha mansani pratigrhnati karmana —accepting meat due to the act/ritual, without causing injury (or without the stigma of violence). manusmriti chapter 5 verse 31