Shloka 476
Kārttikeya-Abhiṣecana: Mātṛgaṇa-Nāma Saṃkīrtana and Skanda’s Commission
ददावनुचरो मेरुरग्निपुत्राय भारत । भारत! मेरुने अग्निपुत्र स्कन््दको महामना कांचन और मेघमाली नामक दो अनुचर अर्पित किये
vaiśampāyana uvāca | dadāv anucaro merur agniputrāya bhārata |
Vaiśampāyana said: O Bhārata, Mount Meru bestowed one of his own attendants upon Agni’s son, Skanda. Thus, in the tale of divine affiliations, Meru offered service and companions to Skanda, showing that rightful power is upheld by willing and orderly allegiance, not by coercion.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights orderly allegiance and the dharmic act of offering support to a worthy leader: service and gifts are presented as voluntary, respectful contributions that uphold cosmic and social order.
Vaiśampāyana narrates that Meru gives an attendant to Agniputra—i.e., Skanda—signaling Meru’s support and Skanda’s elevated status among divine powers.