Skanda Purana — Prabhasa Khanda, Shloka 42
हानिश्च संततेः प्रोक्ता दौर्भाग्यं समवाप्नुयात् । द्रव्याभावेथ श्राद्धस्य विधिं वक्ष्यामि तत्त्वतः
hāniśca saṃtateḥ proktā daurbhāgyaṃ samavāpnuyāt | dravyābhāvetha śrāddhasya vidhiṃ vakṣyāmi tattvataḥ
Declara-se a perda da descendência (como consequência), e pode-se incorrer em infortúnio. Agora, na falta de recursos para o śrāddha, explicarei em verdade o procedimento do śrāddha.
Skanda (deduced)
Tirtha: Prabhāsa-kṣetra
Type: kshetra
Scene: A modest householder worries over lack of wealth; a compassionate teacher/priest explains the true procedure for śrāddha even in poverty, with simple vessels, kuśa, and a small offering plate.
FAQs
Even when means are limited, one should not abandon pitṛ-dharma; scripture provides accessible methods.
Prabhāsa-kṣetra, where the teaching supports pilgrims and householders in fulfilling śrāddha duties.
An upcoming instruction is announced: the proper way to perform śrāddha when resources (dravya) are lacking.