Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 2
ततस्तं नारदः प्राह जयारातिधनंजय । धर्मे भवति ते बुद्धिर्देवेषु ब्राह्मणेषु च
tatastaṃ nāradaḥ prāha jayārātidhanaṃjaya | dharme bhavati te buddhirdeveṣu brāhmaṇeṣu ca
ಆಗ ನಾರದನು ಅವನಿಗೆ ಹೇಳಿದನು—“ಹೇ ಧನಂಜಯ, ಶತ್ರುಜಯಿ! ದೇವರುಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ನಿನ್ನ ಬುದ್ಧಿ ಧರ್ಮದಲ್ಲಿ ದೃಢವಾಗಿ ಸ್ಥಿತವಾಗಿದೆ.”
Nārada
Listener: Dhanañjaya (Arjuna)
Scene: Nārada addresses Arjuna with a gentle, approving gesture; sages look on. Arjuna stands attentive, head slightly bowed, hands folded, embodying disciplined humility.
FAQs
True dharma includes reverence for divine order (devas) and for sacred learning and conduct (brāhmaṇas).
None; it is character affirmation that frames the worthiness of the pilgrim to receive tīrtha teachings.
No explicit rite; the verse upholds dharmic orientation—service and reverence toward devas and brāhmaṇas.