Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 1
ऋषय ऊचुः । वेदवेदांगतत्त्वज्ञैर्गुरुभिर्ब्रह्मवादिभिः । नृणां कृतोपदेशानां सद्यः सिद्धिर्हि जायते
ṛṣaya ūcuḥ | vedavedāṃgatattvajñairgurubhirbrahmavādibhiḥ | nṛṇāṃ kṛtopadeśānāṃ sadyaḥ siddhirhi jāyate
ऋषी म्हणाले—वेद व वेदांगांचे तत्त्व जाणणारे, ब्रह्मवादी व ब्रह्मनिष्ठ गुरु जेव्हा मनुष्यांना उपदेश करतात, तेव्हा तत्क्षणीच सिद्धी उत्पन्न होते।
Ṛṣis (sages)
Scene: A circle of ṛṣis respectfully addresses a seated brahmavādin guru holding a manuscript; a subtle radiance indicates ‘sadyas-siddhi’ arising in attentive disciples.
FAQs
Right instruction from a truly learned, Brahman-centered guru quickly bears spiritual fruit.
No tīrtha is referenced; the focus is on the authority of Vedic wisdom and qualified teachers.
Receiving upadeśa (spiritual instruction) from a competent Vedic guru is emphasized.