Skanda Purana — Brahma Khanda, Shloka 6
श्रद्धया पठितो मन्त्रस्त्वबद्धोपि फलप्रदः । श्रद्धया पूजितो देवो नीचस्यापि फलप्रदः
śraddhayā paṭhito mantrastvabaddhopi phalapradaḥ | śraddhayā pūjito devo nīcasyāpi phalapradaḥ
شردھا کے ساتھ پڑھا گیا منتر، چاہے درست طور پر جڑا ہوا نہ ہو یا ناقص ہو، پھر بھی پھل دیتا ہے؛ اور شردھا سے پوجا گیا دیوتا ادنیٰ حال والے کو بھی پھل عطا کرتا ہے۔
Sūta
Listener: Ṛṣis (implied)
Scene: A devotee of humble appearance recites a mantra with tears and concentration; the deity’s image responds with a gentle aura, indicating acceptance despite imperfect pronunciation.
FAQs
Śraddhā is the decisive factor; sincerity can compensate for imperfections and invites divine grace.
No tīrtha is mentioned; the verse speaks generally about mantra and worship.
Mantra-recitation and deity-worship are affirmed as fruitful when performed with śraddhā.