Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 32
तेन चक्रेण सोश्विभ्यां चिच्छेद रथकूबरम् । जग्राहाथ धनुर्दैत्यः शरांश्चाशीविषोपमान्
tena cakreṇa sośvibhyāṃ ciccheda rathakūbaram | jagrāhātha dhanurdaityaḥ śarāṃścāśīviṣopamān
Dengan cakra itu ia menebas palang kuk (tiang yoke) kereta perang kedua Aśvin. Lalu Daitya itu meraih busurnya dan mengangkat anak panah laksana ular berbisa.
Sūta (Lomaharṣaṇa) narrating to the sages (deduced from Māheśvarakhaṇḍa context)
Scene: The Daitya hurls/spins the discus; it slices through the Aśvins’ chariot pole. Immediately he draws a bow and lifts a quiver of arrows depicted as writhing, serpent-like shafts with venomous aura.
FAQs
Even divine protectors face adversity; steadiness and righteous resolve (dharma-yuddha) are praised over panic.
No specific tīrtha is named in this verse; it is part of a heroic battle narration within the Māheśvarakhaṇḍa.
None in this verse; it focuses on martial action and the use of weapons.