Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 4
गृहस्थमुपजीवंति ततस्तृप्तिं प्रयांति च । मुखं वास्य निरीक्षंते अपो नो दास्यतीति च
gṛhasthamupajīvaṃti tatastṛptiṃ prayāṃti ca | mukhaṃ vāsya nirīkṣaṃte apo no dāsyatīti ca
Ils vivent en dépendant du maître de maison (gṛhastha), et de lui ils obtiennent contentement ; ils scrutent son visage en se disant : «Nous donnera‑t‑il de l’eau, ou non ?»
Skanda (deduced)
Scene: A threshold scene: a householder seated near the doorway with a water-pot; ascetics, travelers, and humble beings look toward his face expectantly; the moment is charged with ethical choice.
FAQs
Hospitality is sacred: even offering water is a dharmic act by which dependents and guests are satisfied.
Dharmāraṇya is the narrative frame; the emphasis here is on household dharma rather than a named pilgrimage spot.
Udaka-dāna (giving water) and atithi-sevā (service to those who come seeking support).