Shloka 1.37.31

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

Devanagari script

एष ते राम गङ्गाया विस्तरोऽभिहितो मया।।1.37.31।।कुमारसम्भवश्चैव धन्य: पुण्यस्तथैव च।

Transliteration

eṣa te rāma gaṅgāyā vistaro 'bhihito mayā || 1.37.31 ||

kumāra-sambhavaś caiva dhanyaḥ puṇyas tathaiva ca |

Translation

“O Rāma, I have thus told you in detail this account of Gaṅgā, and also the birth of Kumāra—an auspicious and meritorious tale.”

Context

"O Rama! this story of Ganga and that of the birth of Kumara, who was fortunate and auspicious, has been related to you in detail.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Gaṅgā
• Kumāra (Skanda/Kārttikeya)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes transmission of sacred history (itihāsa) truthfully and completely: the teacher (Viśvāmitra) fulfills his duty by narrating an instructive, merit-bearing account.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra closes his detailed narration about Gaṅgā and the birth of Kumāra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pedagogical responsibility: Viśvāmitra models the guru’s role—clear, complete instruction grounded in satya.