Skanda Purana — Kashi Khanda, Shloka 45
अस्याहं गर्वसर्वस्वं हरिष्याम्येव शूलिनः । यथावमानितश्चाहमनेनास्य गृहं गतः
asyāhaṃ garvasarvasvaṃ hariṣyāmyeva śūlinaḥ | yathāvamānitaścāhamanenāsya gṛhaṃ gataḥ
ஹே சூலினே! இவனுடைய அகந்தையின் முழு ஆதாரத்தையும் நான் நிச்சயமாகப் பறித்துவிடுவேன்; ஏனெனில் இவன் வீட்டிற்குச் சென்றபோது இவன் என்னை அவமதித்தான்.
Dakṣa Prajāpati (continuing his vow of retaliation; vocative to Śūlin/Śiva appears in the verse)
Scene: Dakṣa, feeling insulted, turns toward the unseen presence of Śiva (Śūlin) and vows to strip the Moon of pride; the atmosphere is tense—ritual authority mixed with personal grievance.
FAQs
When actions are driven by wounded ego, they intensify conflict; dharma advises humility over vengeance.
No distinct tīrtha is referenced in this verse; it is part of the Kāśī-khaṇḍa’s theological storyline.
None; the verse expresses intent and grievance rather than a rite.