Skanda Purana Pt. 16 (AITM Vol. 64) Motilal Banarsidass Such a retort

Such a retort

and spiritual aspects

He exhorts his readers to turn from worldly pleasures which give not lasting happiness but often disappoint and to seek mental calm in the solitude of the forest

The m could be euphonious (sura-m-gama)

It is always a pleasure for me to find a work on Ayurveda that eschews pomposity

Skanda Purana Pt. 16 (AITM Vol. 64) Motilal Banarsidass Such a retortIt is the biggest among Puranas. Named after Skanda, son of Siva, this Purana expounds doctrines and worship of Siva. It also contains legends of Siva, especially his battles with Daityas and Danavs. There are sections of Yoga, Dhyana (Meditation), and Jnana (Knowledge). It describes Siva temples in and around Varanasi. It is encyclopedic in character and throws light on different topics of general interest. This Purana is divided into Seven Khandas: