Shloka 1.37.7

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

Devanagari script

इयमाकाशगा गङ्गा यस्यां पुत्रं हुताशन:।जनयिष्यति देवानां सेनापतिमरिन्दमम्।।1.37.7।।

Transliteration

iyam ākāśa-gā gaṅgā yasyāṃ putraṃ hutāśanaḥ | janayiṣyati devānāṃ senāpatim arindamam || 1.37.7 ||

Translation

This is Gaṅgā who moves through the heavens; in her the Fire-god will beget a son—an enemy-subduer—who shall become the commander of the gods’ hosts.

Context

"Ganga keeps flowing in the celestial regions. Through Ganga the Fire-god will beget a son who will be capable of destroying enemies. He will become the army general of the gods".

Characters & Entities

• Gaṅgā
• Agni (Hutāśana)
• Devas
• Senāpati (Skanda/Kārttikeya implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as cosmic protection: extraordinary means are sanctioned to establish a defender who restores balance and safeguards the divine order.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā identifies Gaṅgā as the medium through which Agni will produce the future divine general, resolving the gods’ need for a powerful leader.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership in service of righteousness: the future son is defined by his role—subduing hostility to uphold order.