Skanda Purana — Nagara Khanda, Shloka 1
। पञ्चदशोऽध्यायः । नारद उवाच । नारायणस्तदा देवो जटावल्कलधार्यथ । द्वितीयोऽनुचरस्तस्य ह्याययौ फलहस्तवान्
| pañcadaśo'dhyāyaḥ | nārada uvāca | nārāyaṇastadā devo jaṭāvalkaladhāryatha | dvitīyo'nucarastasya hyāyayau phalahastavān
Bab kelima belas. Nārada berkata: Pada waktu itu Dewa Nārāyaṇa datang dengan rambut gimbal (jaṭā) dan pakaian kulit kayu (valkala); dan pelayan keduanya pun tiba, membawa buah-buahan di tangannya.
Nārada
Type: kshetra
Scene: Nārāyaṇa appears in a forest as an ascetic—matted locks, bark garments—accompanied by a second attendant carrying fruits, suggesting a quiet, compassionate entry before a rescue.
FAQs
Divinity is shown embracing ascetic simplicity, teaching that sanctity is compatible with renunciation and humble conduct.
This opening verse introduces a new episode; the particular tīrtha is not identified in this shloka.
No explicit ritual is prescribed; the verse describes the ascetic appearance and arrival of Nārāyaṇa and his attendant.