Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 6
श्रद्धया पठितो मन्त्रस्त्वबद्धोपि फलप्रदः । श्रद्धया पूजितो देवो नीचस्यापि फलप्रदः
śraddhayā paṭhito mantrastvabaddhopi phalapradaḥ | śraddhayā pūjito devo nīcasyāpi phalapradaḥ
ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାରେ ପଢ଼ା ମନ୍ତ୍ର ଠିକ୍ଭାବେ ଯୋଡ଼ା ନ ହେଲେ ମଧ୍ୟ ଫଳଦାୟକ ହୁଏ; ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାରେ ପୂଜିତ ଦେବ ନୀଚଙ୍କୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ଫଳ ଦିଅନ୍ତି।
Sūta
Listener: Ṛṣis (implied)
Scene: A devotee of humble appearance recites a mantra with tears and concentration; the deity’s image responds with a gentle aura, indicating acceptance despite imperfect pronunciation.
FAQs
Śraddhā is the decisive factor; sincerity can compensate for imperfections and invites divine grace.
No tīrtha is mentioned; the verse speaks generally about mantra and worship.
Mantra-recitation and deity-worship are affirmed as fruitful when performed with śraddhā.