Shloka 37
सर्वत्र भ्रमते शौर्यात्कुर्वन्निष्कंटकां क्षितिम् । पटहो रटते नित्यं मृगारिरिपुमस्तके ॥ ३७ ॥
sarvatra bhramate śauryātkurvanniṣkaṃṭakāṃ kṣitim | paṭaho raṭate nityaṃ mṛgāriripumastake || 37 ||
तो शौर्यबळाने सर्वत्र भ्रमण करून पृथ्वी निष्कंटक (उत्पीडकविरहित) करतो. सिंहाच्या शत्रूच्या मस्तकी युद्धनगारा नित्य घुमतो.
Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga Tirtha-Mahatmya section)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"vira","secondary_rasa":"adbhuta","emotional_journey":"Begins with heroic roaming and protection of the earth, culminating in a striking image of the enemy’s humiliation marked by the incessant war-drum."}
FAQs
It praises the dharmic protector who removes harmful forces from the world, presenting righteous strength as a sacred duty that safeguards order (dharma) in society.
While not explicitly describing bhakti practices, it supports bhakti’s social foundation: a stable, protected realm where dharma and worship can flourish without fear from oppressive forces.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is taught here; the practical takeaway is Rajadharma—courage and governance that remove 'thorns' (sources of harm) from the land.