Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 6
श्रद्धया पठितो मन्त्रस्त्वबद्धोपि फलप्रदः । श्रद्धया पूजितो देवो नीचस्यापि फलप्रदः
śraddhayā paṭhito mantrastvabaddhopi phalapradaḥ | śraddhayā pūjito devo nīcasyāpi phalapradaḥ
ஸ்ரத்தையுடன் ஓதப்படும் மந்திரம் சரியாக இணைக்கப்படாததாயினும் பலன் தரும்; ஸ்ரத்தையுடன் பூஜிக்கப்படும் தேவன் தாழ்ந்தவர்க்கும் பலன் அருள்வான்.
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.