Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 1
ऋषय ऊचुः । वेदवेदांगतत्त्वज्ञैर्गुरुभिर्ब्रह्मवादिभिः । नृणां कृतोपदेशानां सद्यः सिद्धिर्हि जायते
ṛṣaya ūcuḥ | vedavedāṃgatattvajñairgurubhirbrahmavādibhiḥ | nṛṇāṃ kṛtopadeśānāṃ sadyaḥ siddhirhi jāyate
ऋषियों ने कहा—जो गुरु वेद और वेदाङ्गों के तत्त्व को जानने वाले, ब्रह्मनिष्ठ ब्रह्मवादी हैं, उनके द्वारा मनुष्यों को उपदेश दिए जाने पर तत्काल ही सिद्धि उत्पन्न होती है।
Ṛṣis (sages)
Scene: A circle of ṛṣis respectfully addresses a seated brahmavādin guru holding a manuscript; a subtle radiance indicates ‘sadyas-siddhi’ arising in attentive disciples.
FAQs
Right instruction from a truly learned, Brahman-centered guru quickly bears spiritual fruit.
No tīrtha is referenced; the focus is on the authority of Vedic wisdom and qualified teachers.
Receiving upadeśa (spiritual instruction) from a competent Vedic guru is emphasized.