Skanda Purana — Prabhasa Khanda, Shloka 42
हानिश्च संततेः प्रोक्ता दौर्भाग्यं समवाप्नुयात् । द्रव्याभावेथ श्राद्धस्य विधिं वक्ष्यामि तत्त्वतः
hāniśca saṃtateḥ proktā daurbhāgyaṃ samavāpnuyāt | dravyābhāvetha śrāddhasya vidhiṃ vakṣyāmi tattvataḥ
La perte de la descendance est dite (comme conséquence), et le malheur peut s’ensuivre. À présent, en l’absence de biens pour le śrāddha, j’exposerai en vérité la règle du śrāddha.
Skanda (deduced)
Tirtha: Prabhāsa-kṣetra
Type: kshetra
Scene: A modest householder worries over lack of wealth; a compassionate teacher/priest explains the true procedure for śrāddha even in poverty, with simple vessels, kuśa, and a small offering plate.
FAQs
Even when means are limited, one should not abandon pitṛ-dharma; scripture provides accessible methods.
Prabhāsa-kṣetra, where the teaching supports pilgrims and householders in fulfilling śrāddha duties.
An upcoming instruction is announced: the proper way to perform śrāddha when resources (dravya) are lacking.