Shloka 1.37.5
कुमारसम्भवः—गङ्गायां तेजोनिक्षेपः (The Birth of Kumāra/Skanda and the Deposition of Śiva’s Energy through Gaṅgā)
देवतानां वचश्श्रुत्वा सर्वलोकपितामह:।सान्त्वयन्मधुरैर्वाक्यैस्त्रिदशानिदमब्रवीत्।।1.37.5।।
devatānāṁ vacaḥ śrutvā sarva-loka-pitāmahaḥ |
sāntvayan madhurair vākyais tridaśān idam abravīt || 1.37.5 ||
Hearing the gods’ words, Brahmā—the Grandsire of all the worlds—comforted the Thirty with gentle speech and spoke as follows.
Hearing the words of the devatas, Brahma, the Grandsire of all the worlds consoled the devatas with sweet words, saying:
Dharma in leadership includes compassionate communication: Brahmā responds to distress with reassurance and measured speech before giving direction.
After the devas appeal for guidance, Brahmā listens and begins his reply by consoling them.
Karunā (compassion) and steadiness: Brahmā models calm, supportive authority in crisis.