Skanda Purana — Nagara Khanda, Shloka 20
ततस्तस्याः कुमार्या वै अनुरूपं गुणान्वितम् । स्वयं चाहर भर्तारमेषा मैत्री ममोद्भवा
tatastasyāḥ kumāryā vai anurūpaṃ guṇānvitam | svayaṃ cāhara bhartārameṣā maitrī mamodbhavā
അപ്പോൾ (അവൾ പറഞ്ഞു)—ഈ കന്യയ്ക്ക് യോജ്യനും സദ്ഗുണസമ്പന്നനുമായ ഭർത്താവിനെ നീ തന്നേ കൊണ്ടുവരിക; ഈ മൈത്രി എനിൽ നിന്നുത്ഭവിച്ചതാകയാൽ ഞാൻ നിനക്കു സഹായം ചെയ്യും।
Garuḍa
Type: kshetra
Scene: A divine or authoritative figure assures help: the maiden stands modestly; the brāhmaṇa receives a blessing-like instruction to find a virtuous, suitable husband; the atmosphere is auspicious and calm.
FAQs
Dharma prioritizes inner qualities (guṇas) and true suitability over superficial criteria when forming life partnerships.
No site is named in this verse; it continues the narrative that culminates in the chapter’s kṣetra-centered revelation of merit and grace.
None; it emphasizes discernment and virtue in selecting a spouse.