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 |
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Ang dakilang may kaluluwang marangal ay nagkaloob sa anak ni Agni, si Kārtikeya, ng dalawang tagasunod na ang mga pangalan ay Sthira at Ati-sthira. Kapwa sila nagtataglay ng pambihirang lakas at kabayanihang tapang. Ipinahihiwatig ng talatang ito na ang mga banal o dakilang nilalang ay nagtatalaga ng may kakayahang mga katuwang upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at bisa sa kanilang sagradong tungkulin.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
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.