Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 114
रंकवत्किं स्म ते देवा याचंतां त्वां कुलत्थवत् । यमिच्छिसि महाप्राज्ञ साधको हि गुरुस्तव
raṃkavatkiṃ sma te devā yācaṃtāṃ tvāṃ kulatthavat | yamicchisi mahāprājña sādhako hi gurustava
Pourquoi ces dieux te mendieraient-ils comme des indigents—comme s’ils ne demandaient qu’un peu de kulattha (pois cheval) ? Ô très sage, celui qui accomplit réellement ce que tu désires, c’est ton propre guru.
Unclear from snippet; a disputant advising another within the dialogue
Scene: A wise teacher-figure is indicated as the true source of success; devas appear humbled, contrasted with the dignity of the guru seated in composure.
FAQs
It elevates the guru-principle as instrumental for attainment, and critiques a mentality of dependency or petty seeking.
No tirtha is mentioned; the focus is ethical and instructional (guru and agency).
No direct ritual is prescribed; the verse implies reliance on proper guidance (guru) for accomplishing spiritual aims.