Shloka 2
कुमारसम्भवः—गङ्गायां तेजोनिक्षेपः
The Birth of Kumāra/Skanda and the Deposition of Śiva’s Energy through Gaṅgā
ततोऽब्रुवन् सुरास्सर्वे भगवन्तं पितामहम्।प्रणिपत्य सुरास्सर्वे सेन्द्रास्साग्निपुरोगमा:।।1.37.2।।
tato 'bruvan surāḥ sarve bhagavantaṃ pitāmaham | praṇipatya surāḥ sarve sendrāḥ sāgni-purogamāḥ || 1.37.2 ||
मग अग्नीला अग्रस्थानी ठेवून, इंद्रासह सर्व देवांनी प्रणाम करून पूज्य पितामह ब्रह्मदेवांना निवेदन केले।
Thereafter, all the gods said, 'This son shall become renowned in the three worlds as Karttikeya, (son of krittikas). There is no doubt '.
FAQs
Dharma is shown through reverence and proper protocol: even powerful gods approach Brahmā with humility, affirming that authority is honored through respectful conduct.
In the broader episode, the gods seek Brahmā’s guidance; they approach him formally, led by Agni and accompanied by Indra.
Humility (vinaya) and disciplined consultation—seeking counsel rather than acting arrogantly, even when one is powerful.