Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 12
तथातथा भवेद्दानैर्दीनः सोमेश्वरो हरः । तथाऽस्तां लुंठमानौ तावेवमुक्ते श्रुतेऽपि च
tathātathā bhaveddānairdīnaḥ someśvaro haraḥ | tathā'stāṃ luṃṭhamānau tāvevamukte śrute'pi ca
तथैव दानैः सोमेश्वरो हरः दीनानां प्रति प्रसन्नो भवति; एवमुक्ते श्रुतेऽपि तौ दुर्बलतया तत्रैव लुठन्तौ।
Prāleya (continuing counsel to Ūrjayanta)
Tirtha: Someshvara (Hara)
Type: kshetra
Scene: Prāleya speaks of charity pleasing Someshvara-Hara; despite hearing, both pilgrims remain weak, rolling on the ground, unable to rise.
FAQs
Charity (dāna) is a dharmic support that invites Śiva’s grace, especially for those in distress.
Someshvara’s sacred presence is invoked; the broader context remains the pilgrimage corridor toward Prabhāsa.
Dāna (giving/charity) as a means to please Someshvara (Śiva) and gain support on the path.