Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 94
यदा त्वमात्मनः पुत्रं राज्ये संस्थाप्य भूपते । मृगावत्या स्त्रिया सार्द्धं दक्षिणस्योदधेस्तटे
yadā tvamātmanaḥ putraṃ rājye saṃsthāpya bhūpate | mṛgāvatyā striyā sārddhaṃ dakṣiṇasyodadhestaṭe
Apabila engkau, wahai Bhūpati, menobatkan puteramu sendiri di atas takhta kerajaan, lalu bersama wanita Mṛgāvatī tiba di pesisir samudera selatan—
Narrator (reporting divine instruction/prophecy)
Tirtha: (approach to) Southern Ocean shore; leads to Cakratīrtha
Type: kshetra
Scene: A king ceremonially enthrones his son, then departs with Mṛgāvatī toward the southern ocean; the road opens into a vast seashore with pilgrims, palms, and distant temples.
FAQs
Fulfill worldly responsibilities (succession and governance) before undertaking sacred travel and expiatory rites.
The Setu/southern ocean sacred zone is indicated; the next verse names Cakratīrtha.
Preparation for pilgrimage: enthrone the son, then proceed with Mṛgāvatī to the southern seashore.
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