Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 22
तं दृष्ट्वा सहसोद्वेगाद्ब्रह्मा लोकपितामहः । इदमाह तदा पुत्र किं करो मीति निश्चितम्
taṃ dṛṣṭvā sahasodvegādbrahmā lokapitāmahaḥ | idamāha tadā putra kiṃ karo mīti niścitam
तद् दृष्ट्वा सहसैवोद्विग्नो ब्रह्मा लोकपितामहः। तदा स उवाच—“पुत्र, किं नु करोम्यहम्?” इति मनसि निश्चित्य॥
Narrator (Purāṇic voice; reporting Brahmā’s reaction)
Scene: Brahmā on the lotus, shoulders slightly tense, faces turned in different directions as if searching; the surrounding waters are endless; his expression shows sudden agitation and a plea for direction.
FAQs
Even the cosmic creator seeks guidance; dharmic action begins with humility and inquiry rather than haste.
No tīrtha is specified in this verse; it continues the creation narrative context.
None; the focus is on Brahmā’s inner questioning before undertaking creation.