Skandapurana 4.34.3.1

4.34.3.1

Skanda said:
Again, O pot-born [Agastya], the slender-limbed lady saw on the painted canvas
glorious Maṇikarṇikā in the area in front of the gate to heaven,
where Śaṃkara, with his left hand,
whispers the sacred Vedic formula into the ear of creatures bitten by the serpent of saṃsāra, touching [their] ear.
Not by Sāṃkhya-yoga of Kapila, not by Sāṃkhya, and not by vows
is that destination attained by men which this ground of liberation grants.
In Vaikuṇṭha, the abode of Viṣṇu, those devoted to the devotion of Viṣṇu
constantly chant [the name of] glorious Maṇikarṇikā for liberation.
Having offered the agnihotra as long as they live,
at the end the best of brahmins resort to glorious Maṇikarṇikā for liberation.
Having studied the Vedas according to rule, devoted to Brahmayajña on earth,
the brahmins resort to glorious Maṇikarṇikā for liberation.
Kings, having performed many sacrifices with ample sacrificial fees,
fortunate, resort to Maṇikarṇikā at the end for the highest good.
Chaste wives too, constantly devoted to their husbands,
following the husband, resort to Maṇikarṇikā for liberation.
Vaiśyas, who have acquired wealth righteously,
having given away their riches to virtuous people, at the end serve glorious Maṇikarṇikā.
Good Śūdras, walking the path of righteousness, having abandoned sons, wives, and the rest,
worship this Maṇikarṇikā for the attainment of nirvāṇa.
Even those who observe celibacy as long as they live, with conquered senses,
resort to this glorious Maṇikarṇikā for ultimate beatitude.
Householders, having satisfied guests and being devoted to the five sacrifices,
do not abandon this Maṇikarṇikā.
Those who belong to the forest-dweller stage of life, knowing it to be the means of nirvāṇa,
having restrained the collection of senses, worship Maṇikarṇikā.
Knowing liberation through various scriptures to have no other means,
seekers of liberation carrying a single staff serve Maṇikarṇikā.
Having continuously subdued mind, speech, and body, those bearing three staffs