Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 98
सूत उवाच । इत्याकर्ण्य वचस्तस्य तक्षकः प्रीतमानसः । जातभक्तिर्महादेवे राजपुत्रमभाषत
sūta uvāca | ityākarṇya vacastasya takṣakaḥ prītamānasaḥ | jātabhaktirmahādeve rājaputramabhāṣata
Sūta disse: Ao ouvir tais palavras, Takṣaka, com a mente jubilosa e a devoção a Mahādeva despertada, dirigiu-se ao príncipe.
Sūta
Scene: Sūta narrating; Takṣaka (serpent-king) shown with softened expression, hands in añjali (anthropomorphic nāga form), turning toward a young prince seated respectfully; the atmosphere suggests a shift from threat to devotion.
FAQs
Sincere praise and right teaching can awaken devotion (bhakti), transforming the listener’s heart.
No site is mentioned; this is a narrative transition introducing Takṣaka’s speech.
None; it sets up the ensuing dialogue.