Skanda Purana — Nagara Khanda, Shloka 65
कन्यकेयं सुरश्रेष्ठ समानीता मयाऽधुना । तवार्थाय सुरूपांगी सर्वलक्षणलक्षिता
kanyakeyaṃ suraśreṣṭha samānītā mayā'dhunā | tavārthāya surūpāṃgī sarvalakṣaṇalakṣitā
« Ô le meilleur parmi les dieux, j’ai maintenant amené cette jeune fille pour toi : aux membres gracieux, marquée de tous les signes de bon augure. »
Unspecified (context suggests a deity addressing Brahmā/Caturmukha)
Listener: Suraśreṣṭha / addressed chief deity (in context continuing address to Caturānana)
Scene: A maiden with auspicious marks is respectfully presented before a divine figure; the presenter speaks formally, indicating she is brought 'for your sake'. Devas observe as witnesses.
FAQs
Auspiciousness and dharmic intent sanctify actions when aligned with sacred purpose and proper order.
The verse sits within a Tīrthamāhātmya setting in Nāgarakhaṇḍa (exact tirtha name not stated in this single shloka).
It introduces the premise for a dharmic marriage/handfasting (pāṇigraha) that follows in later verses.