Shloka 1.36.26

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

Devanagari script

स गत्वा तप आतिष्ठत्पार्श्वे तस्योत्तरे गिरौ।हिमवत्प्रभवे शृङ्गे सह देव्या महेश्वर:।।।।

Transliteration

sa gatvā tapa ātiṣṭhat pārśve tasyottare girau |

himavat-prabhave śṛṅge saha devyā maheśvaraḥ ||

Translation

Having gone there, Maheśvara, together with the Goddess, undertook austerities upon a peak born of Himavat, on the mountain’s northern side.

Context

"Mahesvara along with goddess Uma, went north of the Himavat mountain and performed penance on a peak.

Characters & Entities

• Maheśvara (Śiva)
• Devī (Umā/Pārvatī)
• Himavat (Himalaya)
• Northern side (uttara-pārśva)
• Peak (śṛṅga)

FAQs

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

Tapas is presented as a dharmic discipline: restraint and spiritual effort are shown as the means to restore balance after intense events.

What is the narrative situation?

Śiva (Maheśvara) and Umā withdraw to the Himavat region and commence austerities, shifting the narrative from conflict/curse to ascetic resolution.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and renunciation (tapas/saṃyama) are emphasized as stabilizing virtues.