Skanda Purana — Kashi Khanda, Shloka 4
परोपकरणं येषां जागर्ति हृदये सताम् । नश्यंति विपदस्तेषां संपदः स्युः पदेपदे
paropakaraṇaṃ yeṣāṃ jāgarti hṛdaye satām | naśyaṃti vipadasteṣāṃ saṃpadaḥ syuḥ padepade
సత్పురుషుల హృదయంలో పరోపకార భావం జాగ్రత్తగా నిలిచియుంటే, వారి విపత్తులు నశించును; ప్రతి అడుగున సంపద కలుగును।
Pārāśarya (contextual continuation)
Listener: Sūta
Scene: A noble person helps travelers and the needy; as they act, obstacles dissolve and auspicious signs appear at each step—flowers, light, and supportive community.
FAQs
Paropakāra (benefiting others) is a protective dharma that dissolves adversity and attracts well-being.
No single site is named; the verse supports Kāśī’s dharmic culture by praising compassionate conduct.
A behavioral ‘rite’ is implied: consistent service and assistance to others.