Skanda Purana — Kashi Khanda, Shloka 19
निर्द्वंद्वा त्वत्पदद्वंद्वे भक्तिरस्तु महेश्वर । श्रुत्वेति नितरां तुष्टो रेवागिरमनुत्तमाम्
nirdvaṃdvā tvatpadadvaṃdve bhaktirastu maheśvara | śrutveti nitarāṃ tuṣṭo revāgiramanuttamām
«Que en mí nazca una devoción inquebrantable hacia el par de Tus pies, oh Maheśvara.» Al oír estas palabras insuperables de Revā, el Señor quedó sumamente complacido.
Revā (first line); Narrator (second line)
Tirtha: Revā/Narmadā-tīra (implied)
Type: kshetra
Listener: null
Scene: Revā, radiant as a river-goddess, prays for unwavering devotion at Śiva’s feet; Śiva’s face softens with delight, blessing her with a calm, approving gaze.
FAQs
The highest boon is steadfast bhakti to Śiva, transcending dualities and worldly aims.
Revā/Narmadā is presented as a supremely devotional tīrtha aligned with Śiva’s grace.
No specific rite; the prescription is inner discipline—nirdvandva (freedom from dualities) and devotion.