Shloka 1.37.13

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

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा दिव्यं रूपमधारयत्।दृष्ट्वा तन्महिमानं स समन्तादवकीर्यत।।1.37.13।।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṃ śrutvā divyaṃ rūpam adhārayat | dṛṣṭvā tanmahimānaṃ sa samantād avakīryata ||

Translation

Hearing his words, she assumed a divine form. Beholding her majesty, the Fire-god spread himself around her on every side.

Context

"Hearing the words of the Fire-god, Ganga assumed a divine form. Beholding her glory, the god of fire pervaded her from all sides.

Characters & Entities

• Agni
• Gaṅgā

FAQs

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

Dharma is the respectful handling of sacred power: receptacle and agent both adopt fitting forms/approaches so that a higher purpose is served without violation.

What is the narrative situation?

Gaṅgā prepares herself by taking a divine form; Agni then encompasses her to effect the transfer.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverent adaptability: Gaṅgā and Agni adjust to the sacred task with dignity and restraint.