Skanda Purana — Prabhasa Khanda, Shloka 24
भवन्तौ नेच्छति द्रष्टुं राजा दुर्नयकारिणौ । तत्रस्थः पृष्टवान्भूयः प्रतीहारं नरः स्वयम्
bhavantau necchati draṣṭuṃ rājā durnayakāriṇau | tatrasthaḥ pṛṣṭavānbhūyaḥ pratīhāraṃ naraḥ svayam
“The king does not wish to see you two, as you are doers of misconduct.” Standing there, Nara himself again questioned the chamberlain.
Śiva (Īśvara) (narrating)
Tirtha: Prabhāsa-kṣetra
Type: kshetra
Listener: Māhātmya audience
Scene: At the gate, a chamberlain conveys the king’s refusal; Nara stands composed, questioning again, while Nārāyaṇa remains serene; guards hold position, tension contained.
FAQs
False labeling and denial of righteous company reflects inner confusion; inquiry and correction become necessary steps toward dharma.
The moral narrative is delivered within the Prabhāsa-kṣetra māhātmya framework.
None; it depicts dialogue and the social consequence of moral judgment.