Skanda Purana — Kashi Khanda, Shloka 83
प्रभूतांकुरबीजाढ्ये देशे चापि गतागतम् । यत्नेन वर्जयेद्धीमान्महाधर्मविवृद्धये
prabhūtāṃkurabījāḍhye deśe cāpi gatāgatam | yatnena varjayeddhīmānmahādharmavivṛddhaye
守戒之智者，当勤谨避开无益往来，尤当远离芽苗与种子繁多之处，使大法（dharma）得以增长。
Skanda
Tirtha: Kāśī-kṣetra (vrata-caryā: movement restraint)
Type: kshetra
Scene: A disciplined pilgrim in Kāśī pauses at the edge of a sprouting field/garden, choosing a careful path and avoiding unnecessary travel; the scene emphasizes mindfulness and non-harm.
FAQs
Dharma expands through mindful restraint—reducing careless activity that may cause subtle harm and distraction during sacred observances.
The verse belongs to the Kāśīkhaṇḍa setting; the vow-discipline is taught under the sanctifying umbrella of Kāśī.
Avoid frequent travel/coming-and-going, particularly where sprouts and seeds may be disturbed, as part of vrata discipline.