Shloka 37
The Dialogue between Rukmāṅgada and Dharmāṅgada
सर्वत्र भ्रमते शौर्यात्कुर्वन्निष्कंटकां क्षितिम् । पटहो रटते नित्यं मृगारिरिपुमस्तके ॥ ३७ ॥
sarvatra bhramate śauryātkurvanniṣkaṃṭakāṃ kṣitim | paṭaho raṭate nityaṃ mṛgāriripumastake || 37 ||
Sa lakas ng tapang, siya’y gumagala sa lahat ng dako, ginagawang walang tinik ang daigdig—walang mapaniil. At ang tambol ng digmaan ay patuloy na umuugong sa ulo ng kaaway ng leon.
Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga Tirtha-Mahatmya section)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
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.