Skanda Purana — Nagara Khanda, Shloka 7
ततः प्रणम्य तं मूर्ध्ना कृतांजलिपुटः स्थितः । प्रोवाच मधुरं वाक्यं विनयेन समन्वि तः
tataḥ praṇamya taṃ mūrdhnā kṛtāṃjalipuṭaḥ sthitaḥ | provāca madhuraṃ vākyaṃ vinayena samanvi taḥ
پھر اس نے سر جھکا کر سجدۂ تعظیم کیا اور ہاتھ جوڑ کر کھڑا رہا۔ نہایت انکساری کے ساتھ اس نے شیریں کلام کہا۔
Sūta (continuing narration; Rohitāśva’s gesture described)
Tirtha: Ayodhyā (Satyānāmikā)
Type: kshetra
Scene: Rohitāśva stands with folded hands, head bowed; the sage stands calmly; the moment is intimate and quiet, with attendants respectfully withdrawn.
FAQs
Reverence (praṇāma) and humble speech are themselves dharma; they prepare the seeker to receive sacred instruction.
The action unfolds in the Ayodhyā context of the Adhyāya, a sacred city connected to the Sarayū region.
A behavioral prescription is implied: greet and honor sages with añjali, bowing, and respectful speech.