Skanda Purana — Vishnu Khanda, Shloka 74
सर्वकामफलप्राप्तिर्जायते नात्र संशयः । अत्र यः कुरुते स्नानं स वशिष्ठसमो भवेत्
sarvakāmaphalaprāptirjāyate nātra saṃśayaḥ | atra yaḥ kurute snānaṃ sa vaśiṣṭhasamo bhavet
Here the fruits of all desires are attained—of this there is no doubt. Whoever bathes here becomes equal to Vasiṣṭha in merit.
Brahmā (deduced; Vaiṣṇavakhaṇḍa narrative style)
Tirtha: Ayodhyā-snāna (Sarayū-associated tīrtha)
Type: ghat
Scene: A pilgrim emerges from sacred waters radiant, while a subtle vision of Vasiṣṭha appears behind—symbolizing ‘Vasiṣṭha-sāmya’; the ghat glows with auspicious light, suggesting wish-fulfillment and purification.
FAQs
Tīrtha-bathing, when done with faith and rule, is portrayed as a direct means to great merit and fulfillment.
The bathing-place at Vasiṣṭha-kuṇḍa in Ayodhyā.
Perform snāna at the tīrtha; the verse states its assured fruits.