Shloka 1.37.24

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

Devanagari script

ता: क्षीरं जातमात्रस्य कृत्वा समयमुत्तमम्।।1.37.24।।ददु: पुत्रोऽयमस्माकं सर्वासामिति निश्चिता:।

Transliteration

tatas tu devatāḥ sarvāḥ kārtikeya iti bruvan | putras trailokya-vikhyāto bhaviṣyati na saṃśayaḥ || 1.37.25 ||

Translation

Thereupon all the gods proclaimed, “He shall be called Kārtikeya”; and this son will be renowned throughout the three worlds—of this there is no doubt.

Context

Those krittikas, having decided among themselves and having made an agreement with the gods saying! 'This boy shall become a son to all of us' fed the new-born with their milk (breast milk).

Characters & Entities

• Devatās
• Kārtikeya
• Trailokya (three worlds)
• Kṛttikās (implied by the name)

FAQs

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

Dharma is tied to rightful recognition: a name and destiny are affirmed by divine consensus, indicating that true honor (kīrti) arises from ordained purpose and merit, not mere claim.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods collectively name the child Kārtikeya and foretell his inevitable renown throughout the three worlds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Assuredness grounded in truth (satya): the proclamation ‘no doubt’ reflects confidence that dharmic destiny will unfold.