Shloka 1.36.12

बालकाण्ड सर्ग ३६ — गङ्गा-प्रभवप्रश्नः, शिवतेजोधारणं, कार्त्तिकेय-जन्म, उमाशापः

Devanagari script

देवतानां वचश्श्रुत्वा सर्वलोकमहेश्वर:।बाढमित्यब्रवीत्सर्वान्पुनश्चैवमुवाच ह ।।।।

Transliteration

dhārayiṣyāmy ahaṃ tejas tejasy eva sahomayā |

tridaśāḥ pṛthivī caiva nirvāṇam adhigacchatu ||1.36.13||

Translation

“Together with Umā, I shall hold this tejas within my own tejas; let the gods and the earth alike attain peace.”

Context

Mahadeva, ruler of the all the worlds, having heard the words of devatas, said "Be it so" Further:

Characters & Entities

• Śiva
• Umā (Pārvatī)
• Devas (tridaśa)
• Earth (pṛthivī)
• nirvāṇa (peace)
• tejas

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is the containment and right placement of power: restraining what could harm the world, so that beings may live in peace.

What is the narrative situation?

Śiva answers the gods, promising to retain his tejas within himself, ensuring peace for the gods and the earth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mastery over one’s own potency—Śiva exemplifies self-governance directed toward universal welfare.