Skandapurana 6.3.45.22

6.3.45.22

īdṛśaṃ ca tapo ghoraṃ kasmādvatsa tvayā kṛtam .
varaṃ dāsyāmyahaṃ vatsa yaste manasi vartate .. 45.22 ..

Why was such dreadful austerity performed by you, my child?
I will grant a boon, my child, whatever is in your heart.”