कुमारसम्भवः—गङ्गायां तेजोनिक्षेपः
The Birth of Kumāra/Skanda and the Deposition of Śiva’s Energy through Gaṅgā
सुरसेनागणपतिं ततस्तमतुलद्युतिम्।।1.37.30।।अभ्यषिञ्चन् सुरगणा स्समेत्याग्निपुरोगमा:।
sura-senā-gaṇapatiṁ tatas tam atula-dyutim || 1.37.30 ||
abhyaṣiñcan sura-gaṇāḥ sametyāgni-purogamāḥ |
Bấy giờ chư thiên hội tụ, lấy Agni làm tiên phong, đã làm lễ quán đảnh cho Ngài—rực sáng vô song—làm thống lĩnh các đạo quân chư thiên.
With the Fire-god in the forefront, all the gods assembled and installed Karttikeya, shining on unsurpassed brilliant, as commander of the gods forces.
Dharma is institutional legitimacy: leadership is established through a recognized rite and collective assent, ensuring authority serves order rather than personal force.
The gods gather and formally install Kārttikeya/Skanda as their military commander, with Agni prominently present.
Fitness for leadership: the child’s radiance and capability are acknowledged through consecration, linking power with sanctioned responsibility.