Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 38
तपसां च यदा प्राप्तिः सा शांतिरिति चोच्यते । सर्वेन्द्रियप्रसादश्च बुद्धेर्वै मरुतामपि
tapasāṃ ca yadā prāptiḥ sā śāṃtiriti cocyate | sarvendriyaprasādaśca buddhervai marutāmapi
And when the attainments born of austerity (tapas) are gained, that too is called “peace.” Then arise the clarity and grace of all the senses, and the serenity of the intellect—indeed, through mastery of the vital winds (vāyu) as well.
Lomaharṣaṇa (Sūta) to the sages (deduced)
Scene: A yogin after long tapas: senses depicted as calm, luminous icons (eye/ear etc.) around him; the intellect as a clear crystal above the head; winds (vāyus) as controlled swirling ribbons settling into stillness.
FAQs
Peace (śānti) is recognized by the fruits of tapas: clarity of senses and steadiness of intellect, supported by regulation of the vital airs.
No tīrtha is mentioned; the verse focuses on inner yogic signs rather than sacred geography.
The verse implies disciplined tapas and regulation of the maruts (vital breaths), rather than a pilgrimage or donation rite.