Skanda Purana — Nagara Khanda, Shloka 26
तदन्यं गुरुमेवाद्य कर्ताहं नास्ति संशयः । एतज्ज्ञात्वा मुनिः प्राह यत्क्षेमं तत्समाचर
tadanyaṃ gurumevādya kartāhaṃ nāsti saṃśayaḥ | etajjñātvā muniḥ prāha yatkṣemaṃ tatsamācara
“Ngayong araw, siya lamang ang tatanggapin kong guru—walang pag-aalinlangan.” Nang maunawaan ng pantas ang pasya, sinabi niya: “Gawin mo ang maghahatid sa iyong kapakanan at kaligtasang espirituwal.”
Narrative voice (implicit); the sage speaks in the second half
Scene: A seeker declares unwavering acceptance of a chosen guru; the sage responds with calm instruction—‘do what is kṣema.’ The mood is composed, didactic, and intimate.
FAQs
Firm commitment to a worthy guru and following counsel that leads to kṣema—true spiritual welfare.
The verse sits within the Tīrthamāhātmya context (pilgrimage-glorification), but this specific line emphasizes guru-guidance rather than naming a particular tīrtha.
No specific rite is named; the prescription is general—undertake the course that brings auspicious well-being (kṣema).
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