Shloka 37
The Dialogue between Rukmāṅgada and Dharmāṅgada
सर्वत्र भ्रमते शौर्यात्कुर्वन्निष्कंटकां क्षितिम् । पटहो रटते नित्यं मृगारिरिपुमस्तके ॥ ३७ ॥
sarvatra bhramate śauryātkurvanniṣkaṃṭakāṃ kṣitim | paṭaho raṭate nityaṃ mṛgāriripumastake || 37 ||
সেই শৌৰ্যবলে সৰ্বত্ৰ ভ্ৰমণ কৰি পৃথিৱীক নিষ্কণ্টক (উৎপীড়কমুক্ত) কৰে। সিংহৰ শত্রুৰ মস্তকত যুদ্ধ-ঢোল নিত্য ধ্বনিত হয়।
Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga Tirtha-Mahatmya section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It praises the dharmic protector who removes harmful forces from the world, presenting righteous strength as a sacred duty that safeguards order (dharma) in society.
While not explicitly describing bhakti practices, it supports bhakti’s social foundation: a stable, protected realm where dharma and worship can flourish without fear from oppressive forces.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is taught here; the practical takeaway is Rajadharma—courage and governance that remove 'thorns' (sources of harm) from the land.