Shloka 1.36.19

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

Devanagari script

अथोमां च शिवं चैव देवास्सर्षिगणास्तदा।पूजयामासुरत्यर्थं सुप्रीतमनसस्तत:।।।।

Transliteration

athomāṁ ca śivaṁ caiva devāḥ sarṣigaṇās tadā |

pūjayāmāsur atyarthaṁ suprītamanasas tataḥ ||

Translation

Thereafter, the gods—together with the hosts of seers—worshipped both Umā and Śiva with profound devotion, their hearts greatly pleased by what had occurred.

Context

Thereafter highly pleased with the event the devatas along with the saints worshipped Siva and goddess Uma with deep devotion.

Characters & Entities

• Umā
• Śiva
• Devas
• Ṛṣigaṇa (seers)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence and gratitude toward divine order: worship acknowledges rightful hierarchy and the restoration of balance.

What is the narrative situation?

After the successful handling of Rudra’s tejas and the resulting auspicious outcome, the Devas and seers offer worship to Umā and Śiva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and bhakti (devotional reverence) as appropriate responses to cosmic beneficence.