Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 28
कुभार्यस्य यथा पुंसः सर्वंस्याच्चिंतितं वृथा । दृठसारमहामौर्वीमन्यां संयोजयत्ततः
kubhāryasya yathā puṃsaḥ sarvaṃsyācciṃtitaṃ vṛthā | dṛṭhasāramahāmaurvīmanyāṃ saṃyojayattataḥ
Seperti seorang lelaki yang mempunyai isteri jahat, segala rancangannya menjadi sia-sia; demikian juga, melihat usahanya gagal, lalu dia memasang tali busur yang lain, besar, teguh dan kuat.
Lomaharṣaṇa (Sūta) to the sages (deduced)
Scene: A warrior, after seeing his prior attempt fail, tightens and replaces the bowstring with a thicker, powerful cord; the simile of a troubled household is suggested through a faint vignette in the background.
FAQs
Misaligned companionship ruins even good intentions; right supports and right means are essential for success in dharma.
No sacred geography is mentioned in this verse.
None.