Varaha Purana 97.22: Adhyaya 97, Shloka 22
The Glory of Rudra: The Origin of the Kapālamocana Pilgrimage Site and Rudra’s Expiatory Vow
त्यजतोऽपि न तद्धस्ताच्छ्यवते भूतधारिणि॥ ततोऽब्दमेकं बभ्राम हिमवत्पर्वते शुभे॥
tyajato 'pi na tad-hastāc chyavate bhūta-dhāriṇi || tato 'bdam ekaṃ babhrāma himavat-parvate śubhe ||
जितना भी कोशिश की, वो खोपड़ी हाथ से नहीं गिरी। फिर एक साल तक वो हिमालय पर पहाड़ पर घूमते रहे।
Varāha
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It situates the narrative in Himavat, a key toponym in Sanskrit literature that anchors mythic events to a recognizable Himalayan cultural landscape.
Himavat (the Himalayan mountain region), a classical designation broadly corresponding to the Himalayas in modern geographical terms.
The verse underscores endurance and continued seeking when obstacles persist, framing difficulty as a driver for further disciplined action.
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