Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 85
भद्रे त्वां प्रष्टुमिच्छामि यत्किंचिन्मनसि स्थितम् । इति प्रथममाभाष्य रहः स्थानं निनाय ताम्
bhadre tvāṃ praṣṭumicchāmi yatkiṃcinmanasi sthitam | iti prathamamābhāṣya rahaḥ sthānaṃ nināya tām
“O gentle lady, I wish to ask you whatever rests within your mind.” Saying this first, he spoke to her and led her to a secluded place.
Narrator (Purāṇic narrator; direct speech by the brāhmaṇa/vipra)
Scene: A man gently addresses a woman, then guides her toward a quiet, secluded spot—trees or a small hermitage alcove—signaling confidentiality and care.
FAQs
Dharma includes restraint and discretion—sensitive truths should be discussed respectfully and in private.
Gokarṇa (the broader setting), though this verse focuses on conduct and dialogue.
None; it illustrates proper conduct (maryādā) in speech.