Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 4
गृहस्थमुपजीवंति ततस्तृप्तिं प्रयांति च । मुखं वास्य निरीक्षंते अपो नो दास्यतीति च
gṛhasthamupajīvaṃti tatastṛptiṃ prayāṃti ca | mukhaṃ vāsya nirīkṣaṃte apo no dāsyatīti ca
அவர்கள் இல்லறத்தாரைச் சார்ந்து வாழ்கிறார்கள்; அவராலே திருப்தி அடைகிறார்கள்; “நமக்கு நீர் தருவாரோ, தரமாட்டாரோ?” என்று அவரது முகத்தையே நோக்கிக் கொண்டிருப்பார்கள்।
Skanda (deduced)
Scene: A threshold scene: a householder seated near the doorway with a water-pot; ascetics, travelers, and humble beings look toward his face expectantly; the moment is charged with ethical choice.
FAQs
Hospitality is sacred: even offering water is a dharmic act by which dependents and guests are satisfied.
Dharmāraṇya is the narrative frame; the emphasis here is on household dharma rather than a named pilgrimage spot.
Udaka-dāna (giving water) and atithi-sevā (service to those who come seeking support).