Shloka 1.37.8

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

Devanagari script

ज्येष्ठा शैलेन्द्रदुहिता मानयिष्यति तत्सुतम्।उमायास्तद्बहुमतं भविष्यति न संशय:।।1.37.8।।

Transliteration

jyeṣṭhā śailendra-duhitā mānayiṣyati tat-sutam | umāyās tad bahu-mataṃ bhaviṣyati na saṃśayaḥ || 1.37.8 ||

Translation

Gaṅgā, the eldest daughter of the Lord of Mountains, will honour and foster that son; and this arrangement will be fully agreeable to Umā—there is no doubt.

Context

"Ganga, the eldest daughter of the king of the mountains, will tend that son of Agni. This will be totally acceptable to Uma. No doubt".

Characters & Entities

• Gaṅgā
• Śailendra (Himālaya)
• Umā (Pārvatī)
• Agni’s son (Skanda/Kārttikeya implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reconciliation: righteous outcomes are pursued without violating rightful boundaries, ensuring consent and concord among divine stakeholders.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā reassures the gods that Gaṅgā will take responsibility for the child and that Umā will accept this resolution.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Acceptance and concord: Umā’s assent and Gaṅgā’s willingness to honour the child highlight cooperative righteousness.