Skanda Purana — Kashi Khanda, Shloka 93
सर्वान्सुरनिकायान्सा व्यलोकत शुभेक्षणा । न चांचल्यं जहावक्ष्णोस्तेषु स्वर्लोकवासिषु
sarvānsuranikāyānsā vyalokata śubhekṣaṇā | na cāṃcalyaṃ jahāvakṣṇosteṣu svarlokavāsiṣu
Cette jeune fille au regard de bon augure contempla toutes les cohortes des devas; pourtant, vers ces habitants du Svarga, son regard ne vacilla pas le moins du monde.
Narrator (Skanda to Agastya, implied Kāśīkhaṇḍa frame)
Scene: The maiden stands composed while radiant devas assemble around; despite their splendor, her eyes remain steady, not drawn toward them—suggesting inner resolve.
FAQs
Even celestial attractions are presented as insufficient to sway a focused heart—steadiness (acāñcalya) is praised.
No specific tīrtha is named; the verse contrasts heavenly beings with the heroine’s unwavering intent.
None.