Skanda Purana — Kashi Khanda, Shloka 1
गणावूचतुः । शिवशर्मन्महाबुद्धे शुक्रलोकोयमद्भुतः । दानवानां च दैत्यानां गुरुरत्र वसेत्कविः
gaṇāvūcatuḥ | śivaśarmanmahābuddhe śukralokoyamadbhutaḥ | dānavānāṃ ca daityānāṃ gururatra vasetkaviḥ
Wika ng mga Gaṇa: “O Śivaśarman, dakila sa pag-unawa, kamangha-mangha ang lokang ito ni Śukra. Dito nananahan si Kavi (Śukra), ang guro ng mga Dānava at Daitya.”
Gaṇas (attendants of Śiva)
Tirtha: Śukraloka
Type: kshetra
Listener: Śivaśarman
Scene: Two Gaṇas address Śivaśarman at the threshold of a wondrous realm, indicating Śukraloka where Kavi Śukra dwells as guru of Daityas and Dānavas; the atmosphere is luminous yet uncanny, with celestial architecture and subtle beings.
FAQs
Even among non-deva lineages, the principle of guruhood and disciplined knowledge is honored in the cosmic order.
No earthly tīrtha is named; the verse introduces Śukra-loka within the Purāṇic cosmological narrative.
None; it is descriptive, identifying Śukra’s realm and his role as preceptor.
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