Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 189
ऋतु पुष्पफलैश्चैव वृक्षगुल्माश्च जज्ञिरे । तैश्च वृत्तिरभूत्तासां धान्यैः पुष्पैः फलैस्तथा
ṛtu puṣpaphalaiścaiva vṛkṣagulmāśca jajñire | taiśca vṛttirabhūttāsāṃ dhānyaiḥ puṣpaiḥ phalaistathā
Seasonal flowers and fruits appeared, and trees and shrubs were born. By these their livelihood was sustained—by grains, and likewise by flowers and fruits.
Lomaharṣaṇa (Sūta) to the sages (deduced)
Scene: A landscape transitioning through seasons: blossoming trees, fruit-laden branches, shrubs and grains; people gathering flowers and fruits for food and offering.
FAQs
Ordered seasons and rightful resources uphold life; dharma is to live in rhythm with ṛtu (seasonal order) and use nature’s gifts responsibly.
No specific tīrtha is mentioned; the verse highlights the providential order of seasons and sustenance.
No direct ritual instruction appears in this verse.