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
جن نیک لوگوں کے دل میں دوسروں کی خدمت کا جذبہ بیدار رہتا ہے، اُن کی مصیبتیں مٹ جاتی ہیں اور ہر قدم پر اُن کے لیے خوشحالی پیدا ہوتی ہے۔
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.