Shloka 1.37.10

कुमारसम्भवः—गङ्गायां तेजोनिक्षेपः (The Birth of Kumāra/Skanda and the Deposition of Śiva’s Energy through Gaṅgā)

Devanagari script

ते गत्वा पर्वतं राम कैलासं धातुमण्डितम्।अग्निं नियोजयामासु: पुत्रार्थं सर्वदेवता:।।1.37.10।।

Transliteration

te gatvā parvataṃ rāma kailāsaṃ dhātumaṇḍitam | agniṃ niyojayāmāsuḥ putrārthaṃ sarvadevatāḥ ||

Translation

O Rāma, all the gods went to Mount Kailāsa, adorned with minerals, and commissioned Agni, the Fire-god, for the purpose of begetting a son.

Context

All the devatas, went to mount Kailasa, adorned with minerals, and urged the Fire-god for a son.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kailāsa
• Agni
• Devas

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as coordinated service to a higher purpose: the gods assign roles to achieve a world-protecting outcome through disciplined cooperation.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods travel to Kailāsa and formally engage Agni to facilitate the birth of a needed son (future commander).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective responsibility and duty: the gods act together, assigning a clear task to Agni.