Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 3
देव दैत्येन घोरेण दुर्जयेन सुरासुरैः । पीडिता दारुकेण स्मः स्वस्थानाच्चापि च्याविताः
deva daityena ghoreṇa durjayena surāsuraiḥ | pīḍitā dārukeṇa smaḥ svasthānāccāpi cyāvitāḥ
«Ô Seigneur, par le redoutable Dāruka, invincible aux dieux comme aux asuras, nous sommes accablés et même chassés de nos propres demeures.»
Devas (speaking to Śiva, as narrated by Sūta)
Listener: Śiva (with Devī present)
Scene: The devas speak with trembling voices, describing their oppression and exile from their celestial homes; their crowns askew, garments torn, faces strained.
FAQs
When adharma becomes overpowering, even celestial powers are insufficient—ultimate refuge lies in the Supreme Divine who restores order.
No holy site is specified; the verse emphasizes cosmic distress rather than local māhātmya.
None.