Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 162
एवमुक्ते गुहेनाथ निवृत्तस्यास्य भारत । तारकस्य शिरोदेशात्कापि नारी विनिर्ययौ
evamukte guhenātha nivṛttasyāsya bhārata | tārakasya śirodeśātkāpi nārī viniryayau
O Bhārata, when Guha had spoken thus and he (Tāraka) had drawn back, from the region of Tāraka’s head there emerged a certain woman.
Unspecified narrator addressing “Bhārata” (contextually Sūta/Lomaharṣaṇa narrating to sages)
Listener: Bhārata addressee
Scene: After Skanda’s words, Tāraka recoils; from the crown/forehead region of the asura’s head a luminous female form begins to emerge, as if a condensed power is being released from within.
FAQs
Purāṇic narratives often reveal hidden karmic or cosmic outcomes at decisive moments, showing that adharma’s downfall can unveil unexpected truths.
No holy site is mentioned; the verse marks a miraculous event within the battle account.
None.