Skanda Purana — Prabhasa Khanda, Shloka 42
हानिश्च संततेः प्रोक्ता दौर्भाग्यं समवाप्नुयात् । द्रव्याभावेथ श्राद्धस्य विधिं वक्ष्यामि तत्त्वतः
hāniśca saṃtateḥ proktā daurbhāgyaṃ samavāpnuyāt | dravyābhāvetha śrāddhasya vidhiṃ vakṣyāmi tattvataḥ
Als Folge wird der Verlust der Nachkommenschaft genannt, und Unglück kann einen treffen. Nun will ich, wenn es an Mitteln für das Śrāddha fehlt, die Śrāddha-Vorschrift der Wahrheit gemäß darlegen.
Skanda (deduced)
Tirtha: Prabhāsa-kṣetra
Type: kshetra
Scene: A modest householder worries over lack of wealth; a compassionate teacher/priest explains the true procedure for śrāddha even in poverty, with simple vessels, kuśa, and a small offering plate.
FAQs
Even when means are limited, one should not abandon pitṛ-dharma; scripture provides accessible methods.
Prabhāsa-kṣetra, where the teaching supports pilgrims and householders in fulfilling śrāddha duties.
An upcoming instruction is announced: the proper way to perform śrāddha when resources (dravya) are lacking.