Mahabharata 9.45.483 — Shalya Parva, Adhyaya 45, Shloka 483
Kārttikeya-Abhiṣecana: Mātṛgaṇa-Nāma Saṃkīrtana and Skanda’s Commission
महात्मा त्वग्निपुत्राय महाबलपराक्रमौ । महामना मेरुने ही अग्निपुत्र कार्तिकेयको स्थिर और अतिस्थिर नामक दो पार्षद और दिये। वे दोनों महान् बल और पराक्रमसे सम्पन्न थे
mahātmā tv agniputrāya mahābala-parākramau | mahāmanā meruṇe hi agniputraḥ kārtikeyaḥ sthiraṃ cāti-sthiraṃ nāmakaṃ dvau pārṣadau dadau | tau ubhau mahān bala-parākrama-sampannau āsatām |
ヴァイシャンパーヤナは語った。「その大いなる魂の者は、アグニの子カールティケーヤに、スティラとアティ・スティラという二人の従者を授けた。二人はいずれも並外れた力と英雄の武勇を備えていた。この一節は、神々や高貴なる者が、聖なる務めにおいて秩序と実効を保つため、有能な補佐を任じることを示している。」
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Competent service supports righteous order: even exalted leaders rely on steadfast, powerful attendants, highlighting the ethical value of steadiness (sthira) and reliable support in fulfilling duty.
Vaiśampāyana narrates that Kārtikeya, called Agni’s son, is given two attendants named Sthira and Ati-sthira, both renowned for great strength and valor, indicating his retinue and the empowerment of his mission.
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