Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 3
देव दैत्येन घोरेण दुर्जयेन सुरासुरैः । पीडिता दारुकेण स्मः स्वस्थानाच्चापि च्याविताः
deva daityena ghoreṇa durjayena surāsuraiḥ | pīḍitā dārukeṇa smaḥ svasthānāccāpi cyāvitāḥ
„O Herr, durch den schrecklichen Dāruka, der weder von Göttern noch von Asuras bezwungen werden kann, werden wir bedrängt und sogar aus unseren eigenen Wohnstätten vertrieben.“
Devas (speaking to Śiva, as narrated by Sūta)
Listener: Śiva (with Devī present)
Scene: The devas speak with trembling voices, describing their oppression and exile from their celestial homes; their crowns askew, garments torn, faces strained.
FAQs
When adharma becomes overpowering, even celestial powers are insufficient—ultimate refuge lies in the Supreme Divine who restores order.
No holy site is specified; the verse emphasizes cosmic distress rather than local māhātmya.
None.