[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Purāṇas](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana) › [Skandapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda) › [English (machine translation)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt) › 4.23 # Skandapurana 4.23 English (machine translation) 4.23 - **Language:** English ### [4.23.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.1) Śivaśarman said: ### [4.23.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.2) “O Lord of Satyaloka, O Ordainer, great-grandfather of all! ### [4.23.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.3) I wish to make a request, \[yet\] out of fear I dare not speak.” ### [4.23.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.4) Brahmā said: ### [4.23.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.5) “What you intend to ask, O brahmin, that thought in your mind is known \[to me\]. ### [4.23.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.6) You desire to ask about liberation; these two attendants will explain that. ### [4.23.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.7) For nothing here is beyond the reach of these two attendants of Viṣṇu; ### [4.23.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.8) These two know everything, whatever exists in Brahmā’s universe.” ### [4.23.9](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.9) Having been spoken to thus and honored by Brahmā, the Lord’s attendants ### [4.23.10](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.10) Bowed to the creator of the world and departed, filled with joy. ### [4.23.11](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.11) Mounting their vehicle again, they went towards Vaikuṇṭha. ### [4.23.12](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.12) As they were going, the two attendants were questioned again by the brahmin: ### [4.23.13](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.13) Śivaśarman said: ### [4.23.14](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.14) “How far have we reached, and how far is yet to be traversed? ### [4.23.15](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.15) And another \[question\] I ask you both, O auspicious ones: speak that too with kindness! ### [4.23.16](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.16) Kāñcī, Avantī, Dvāravatī, Kāśī, and Ayodhyā the fifth, ### [4.23.17](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.17) Māyāpurī, and Mathurā—these are the seven cities that bestow liberation. ### [4.23.18](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.18) Leaving aside the other six cities, liberation was established ### [4.23.19](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.19) In Kāśī alone by the Creator of the universe. Why then is liberation not mine now? ### [4.23.20](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.20) You ought, out of grace, to tell all this before me.” ### [4.23.21](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.21) Hearing his words, the two attendants spoke with respect: ### [4.23.22](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.22) The two attendants said: ### [4.23.23](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.23) “We shall relate accurately to you what has been asked by your sinless self. ### [4.23.24](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.24) By the grace of Viṣṇu we know the past, the future, and the present. ### [4.23.25](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.25) As far, O brahmin, as is illuminated by the rays of the sun and moon, ### [4.23.26](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.26) So extensive is declared the earth, with its oceans, mountains, and forests. ### [4.23.27](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.27) And just as much above is the circular expanse of the sky. ### [4.23.28](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.28) At \[a distance of\] one hundred thousand yojanas from the earth stands the sun. ### [4.23.29](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.29) A hundred thousand \[yojanas\] above the sun, the moon is visible; ### [4.23.30](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.30) One hundred thousand yojanas elevated from the moon is the sphere of the asterisms. ### [4.23.31](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.31) Two hundred thousand \[yojanas\] above the sphere of the stars is Mercury (Saumya); ### [4.23.32](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.32) Two hundred thousand \[yojanas\] from Mercury is Venus; two hundred thousand from Venus is Mars. ### [4.23.33](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.33) Two hundred thousand \[yojanas\] above Mars is the preceptor of the gods (Jupiter); ### [4.23.34](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.34) The height of Saturn is two hundred thousand yojanas from the priest of the gods. ### [4.23.35](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.35) Elevated by one hundred thousand \[yojanas\] above Saturn is the sphere of the Seven Seers; ### [4.23.36](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.36) One hundred thousand above the Seven Seers stands Dhruva. ### [4.23.37](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.37) Whatever realm can be traversed on foot on the surface of the earth, ### [4.23.38](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.38) That is known as Bhūrloka, along with oceans, continents, mountains, and forests. ### [4.23.39](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.39) Bhuvarloka is declared to extend from Bhūrloka up to the sun; ### [4.23.40](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.40) From the sun up to Dhruva, O brahmin, is sung as Svarloka. ### [4.23.41](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.41) Maharloka is measured at one crore \[yojanas\] above the earth; ### [4.23.42](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.42) Janaloka is reckoned by men at two crores \[of yojanas\] from Bhūrloka. ### [4.23.43](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.43) Tapoloka is measured at four crores \[of yojanas\] from the earth's surface; ### [4.23.44](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.44) Eight crores above the earth is declared to be Satyaloka. ### [4.23.45](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.45) Above Satya\[loka\] is Vaikuṇṭha in measure of yojanas; ### [4.23.46](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.46) reckoned from the terrestrial world, it measures sixteen crores \[of yojanas\], // 21 ### [4.23.47](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.47) where Śrī's husband dwells visibly, granting fearlessness to all. ### [4.23.48](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.48) Sixteen times beyond that is Kailāsa, the abode of Śiva, // 22 ### [4.23.49](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.49) where Śambhu, accompanied by Pārvatī, the elephant-faced one, Skanda, and the Nandis, ### [4.23.50](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.50) dwells as the lord of the universe; he is considered both with parts and supreme. // 23 ### [4.23.51](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.51) This \[universe\] is the play of that God who assumes forms for his own sport. ### [4.23.52](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.52) He is known as the Lord of the Universe, and this world carries out his command. // 24 ### [4.23.53](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.53) He is the ruler of all, and there is no other ruler above him. ### [4.23.54](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.54) He himself creates the beings; he himself protects and also consumes \[them\]. // 25 ### [4.23.55](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.55) He is declared the sole omniscient one, whose actions are subject to his own will; ### [4.23.56](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.56) there is no instigator of his whatsoever, nor anyone to check him. // 26 ### [4.23.57](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.57) That supreme Brahman which is formless, and that which has form as proclaimed by the Veda, ### [4.23.58](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.58) all-pervading, ever eternal, real, devoid of duality, // 27 ### [4.23.59](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.59) higher than the highest of all causes, supreme, ### [4.23.60](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.60) which the Vedas declare to be the form of Brahman consisting of bliss, // 28 ### [4.23.61](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.61) that consciousness, by which the Vedas know, but which neither Viṣṇu nor Brahmā knows, ### [4.23.62](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.62) from which words turn back, along with the mind, without reaching it, // 29 ### [4.23.63](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.63) knowable by oneself, the supreme light seated in the heart of all, ### [4.23.64](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.64) attainable by yogins, indescribable, having the means of knowledge alone as its range— // 30 ### [4.23.65](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.65) he who, though having diverse forms, is formless; though going everywhere, is beyond sensory perception; ### [4.23.66](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.66) though infinite, has the form of Death; knowing all, yet free from action: // 31 ### [4.23.67](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.67) this is his sovereign form, adorned with the crescent moon, ### [4.23.68](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.68) his throat dark as the tamāla tree, an eye flashing on his forehead, // 32 ### [4.23.69](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.69) radiant with the female half on his left, with the auspicious Śeṣa made into his armlet, ### [4.23.70](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.70) the slope of his matted hair continually washed by noble contact with the waves of the Gaṅgā, // 33 ### [4.23.71](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.71) resplendent with limbs honoured with heaps of ash from the body of the god of love, ### [4.23.72](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.72) bearing the ornament of great serpents fastened on his varied body, // 34 ### [4.23.73](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.73) mounted upon a chariot of a great bull, his weapon the twanging Ajagava bow, ### [4.23.74](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.74) his upper garment an elephant's hide, auspicious, with five faces, // 35 ### [4.23.75](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.75) terrifier of great Death, surrounded by mighty hosts of gaṇas, ### [4.23.76](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.76) protector of those who seek refuge, the cause of nirvāṇa for those who bow down, // 33 ### [4.23.77](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.77) beyond the path of desires, devoted to granting boons. ### [4.23.78](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.78) O twice-born one, of him whose nature is reality, who is beyond form, ### [4.23.79](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.79) all things stand pervaded by his higher and lower Rudra forms. // 37 ### [4.23.80](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.80) Though formless, Śiva alone, possessing form, is indeed the cause. ### [4.23.81](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.81) Whether for liberation or for enjoyment, there is no giver of liberation other than Śiva. // 38 ### [4.23.82](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.82) Just as all this was entrusted to Pārvatī's husband by him, ### [4.23.83](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.83) all this moving and unmoving, visible and invisible, by the formless one, // 39 ### [4.23.84](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.84) so the entire world was made over to Viṣṇu by Mṛḍānī's beloved, ### [4.23.85](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.85) and he sports eternally, O brahmin, through his willful play. // 40 ### [4.23.86](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.86) As is Śiva, so is Viṣṇu; as is Viṣṇu, so is Śiva; ### [4.23.87](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.87) and between Śiva and Viṣṇu there is not the slightest difference. // 41 ### [4.23.88](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.88) Having summoned first Brahmā and all the other hosts of deities, ### [4.23.89](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.89) and the vidyādharas, serpents, siddhas, gandharvas, and cāraṇas, // 42 ### [4.23.90](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.90) having fashioned an auspicious throne equal to his own throne, ### [4.23.91](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.91) seating Hari upon it, and fashioning a charming parasol // 43 ### [4.23.92](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.92) that was smooth, with a crore of ribs, crafted by Viśvakarman, ### [4.23.93](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.93) white, with a gem-encrusted handle, draped with large pearls, // 44 ### [4.23.94](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.94) adorned above with a wonderful jar, ### [4.23.95](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.95) a thousand yojanas in extent, made of all kinds of gems, auspicious, // 45 ### [4.23.96](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.96) embellished with delightful chowries made of silk threads; ### [4.23.97](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.97) and with materials suitable for a royal consecration, all the medicinal herbs and the rest, // 46 ### [4.23.98](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.98) with the visible waters of sacred fords, with five charming pitchers, ### [4.23.99](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.99) with white mustard, unbroken grains, and dūrvā grass, and with mantras appearing of their own accord; // 47 ### [4.23.100](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.100) and having brought from the gods, the seers, ### [4.23.101](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.101) the siddhas, and the serpents, sixteen auspicious maidens from each; // 48 ### [4.23.102](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.102) with vīṇās, mṛdaṅgas, lotuses, kettledrums, marus, ḍiṇḍimas, and jharjharas, ### [4.23.103](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.103) with drums, bronze cymbals, and other instruments, with melodious singers, // 49 ### [4.23.104](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.104) while the courtyard of the sky was filled with the great roar of Vedic chanting— ### [4.23.105](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.105) On an auspicious lunar day, under an auspicious astrological lagna, endowed with the strength of the moon and stars, ### [4.23.106](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.106) \[him\] whose delightful crown was bound on, for whom the auspicious marriage-thread rite was performed, ### [4.23.107](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.107) adorned by Mṛḍānī, endowed with noble splendour by the noble Lakṣmī, ### [4.23.108](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.108) having consecrated \[him\] in the pavilion of the cosmic egg, Maheśa himself ### [4.23.109](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.109) gave him all his own supreme sovereignty, which belongs to no other. ### [4.23.110](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.110) Then the lord of gods, together with his attendants, praised the wielder of the Śārṅga bow, / and spoke these words to Brahmā, the creator of the worlds: ### [4.23.111](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.111) "This Viṣṇu is worthy of my worship; you, too, must bow to this Hari." / Having spoken thus, Rudra himself bowed to the one whose banner is Garuḍa. ### [4.23.112](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.112) "This Viṣṇu is worthy of my worship; you, too, must bow to this Hari." ### [4.23.113](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.113) Having spoken thus, Rudra himself bowed to the one whose banner is Garuḍa. ### [4.23.114](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.114) Then by all the lords of the Gaṇas, by Brahmā, and by the hosts of the Maruts, ### [4.23.115](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.115) by yogins such as Sanaka and others, by the siddhas, and likewise by the divine seers, ### [4.23.116](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.116) by the vidyādharas along with the gandharvas, by the hosts of yakṣas, rākṣasas, and apsarases, ### [4.23.117](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.117) by the guhyakas, cāraṇas, and bhūtas, by Śeṣa, Vāsuki, and Takṣaka, ### [4.23.118](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.118) by the birds and the kinnaras, and by all things mobile and immobile— ### [4.23.119](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.119) then, shouting "Victory, victory!", and "Homage, homage be \[to you\]!", ### [4.23.120](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.120) then Hari, by Maheśa in the assembly of the heaven-dwellers at that time, ### [4.23.121](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.121) and by these delightful great shouts, was worshipped with supreme splendour: ### [4.23.122](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.122) "You are the creator of all beings, their protector, and you alone are their destroyer; / you alone are worthy of worship by the worlds, you alone are the sovereign of the universe, ### [4.23.123](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.123) the giver of righteousness, wealth, and pleasure, the chastiser of those who act unjustly. / And in battle, you shall be invincible even to me. ### [4.23.124](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.124) The giver of righteousness, wealth, and pleasure, the chastiser of those who act unjustly, ### [4.23.125](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.125) and in battle, you shall be invincible even to me. ### [4.23.126](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.126) The power of will, the power of action, and likewise the supreme power of knowledge— ### [4.23.127](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.127) receive this triad of powers, O Viṣṇu, bestowed by me. ### [4.23.128](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.128) Those who hate you, O Hari, must surely be chastised by me with care; / to your devotees, O Viṣṇu, the highest nirvāṇa must be granted by me. ### [4.23.129](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.129) To your devotees, O Viṣṇu, the highest nirvāṇa must be granted by me. ### [4.23.130](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.130) Take also this māyā, difficult to dispel by gods and asuras, ### [4.23.131](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.131) by which the universe, utterly deluded, will know nothing at all. ### [4.23.132](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.132) You are my left arm, and that Grandfather \[Brahmā\] is my right; / indeed, you shall be the protector and also the progenitor of even this Creator." ### [4.23.133](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.133) Indeed, you shall be the protector and also the progenitor of even this Creator." ### [4.23.134](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.134) Having thus established Hari in the sovereignty of Vaikuṇṭha, Hara himself, / the lord of Umā, sports at will on Kailāsa along with his attendants. ### [4.23.135](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.135) on Kailāsa along with his attendants the lord of Umā sports at will. ### [4.23.136](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.136) From that time forward, this god who wields the Śārṅga bow and bears the mace, ### [4.23.137](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.137) Hari, the destroyer of the dānavas, rules over the entire three worlds. ### [4.23.138](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.138) "Thus the state of the worlds has been related to you, O brahmin; / now we two shall tell you the cause of your own nirvāṇa. ### [4.23.139](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.139) now we two shall tell you the cause of your own nirvāṇa. ### [4.23.140](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.140) Whoever listens with focused mind to this supreme narrative, ### [4.23.141](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.141) having gone to heaven, will then attain nirvāṇa in Kāśī. ### [4.23.142](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.142) At sacrificial festivals and at weddings, and in all auspicious rites, ### [4.23.143](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.143) at the time of a royal consecration, in the rite of installing a deity, ### [4.23.144](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.144) at conferrals of all offices, and upon entering a new home, ### [4.23.145](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.145) it must be recited with care for the complete success of that undertaking. ### [4.23.146](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.146) A childless man obtains a son, an impoverished man becomes wealthy, ### [4.23.147](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.147) the sick man is freed from illness, and the bound man is freed from bondage. ### [4.23.148](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.148) This must be recited constantly with care by one desiring good fortune; / it is the dispeller of inauspicious things, dear to Hara and Nārāyaṇa." ### [4.23.149](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.149) it is the dispeller of inauspicious things, dear to Hara and Nārāyaṇa. ### [4.23.150](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23.150) Thus ends the twenty-third chapter, named 'The Consecration of the Four-Armed \[Viṣṇu\]', in the first half of the fourth section, the Kāśīkhaṇḍa, in the glorious Skanda Mahāpurāṇa consisting of eighty-one thousand verses. ## Linked texts (1) - [Skandapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda.4.23.1) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.skanda~en-mt.4.23) · Pramāṇa