Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 26
सर्वविद्यासु निष्णाता वेदवेदांगपारगाः । ऋग्वेदेषु च निष्णाता यजुर्वेदकृतश्रमाः
sarvavidyāsu niṣṇātā vedavedāṃgapāragāḥ | ṛgvedeṣu ca niṣṇātā yajurvedakṛtaśramāḥ
ते सर्व विद्यांत निष्णात, वेद व वेदांगांचे पारगामी होते. ऋग्वेदात प्रवीण आणि यजुर्वेदाच्या कठोर अध्ययनाने परिश्रमसाधित झालेले होते.
Unspecified in snippet (continuation of the dialogue context describing the Brāhmaṇas)
Tirtha: Dharmāraṇya Kṣetra (contextual)
Type: kshetra
Scene: A dignified portrayal of Brahmins with manuscripts and ritual implements; some recite Ṛgvedic hymns while others perform Yajurvedic ritual actions, indicating both chant and rite.
FAQs
True guardianship of a tīrtha is supported by disciplined Vedic learning and mastery of dharma-knowledge.
Dharmāraṇya, indirectly—through praising the learned Brāhmaṇas established there.
No specific rite; the verse emphasizes study, discipline, and Vedic proficiency.