Shloka 107
तैर्थिकं भुज्जते यस्तु मणिनागस्थ भारत । दष्टस्याशीविषेणापि न तस्य क्रमते विषम्
tairthikaṁ bhujjate yas tu maṇināgastha bhārata | daṣṭasyāśīviṣeṇāpi na tasya kramate viṣam ||
ঘূলস্ত্য ক’লে— হে ভাৰত! যি ব্যক্তি মণিনাগৰ সান্নিধ্যত বাস কৰি তীৰ্থযাত্ৰীৰ পবিত্ৰ আহাৰ গ্ৰহণ কৰে, তাক যদি ভয়ংকৰ বিষধৰ সাপে দংশনো কৰে, তথাপি সেই বিষ তাৰ ওপৰত কাৰ্য নকৰে।
घुलस्त्य उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse asserts the protective efficacy of tīrtha-associated sanctity: participation in sacred observances (here symbolized by ‘tairthika’ fare) and proximity to a powerful, auspicious presence (the jewel-bearing Nāga) is said to neutralize even grave harm like snake-venom. Ethically, it reinforces confidence in dharmic practices and the safeguarding power attributed to holy disciplines.
Ghūlastya addresses a ‘Bhārata’ and describes a remarkable boon: a person who partakes of pilgrim/holy fare while residing with the Maṇināga is immune to the effects of poison, even after being bitten by a deadly serpent. The statement functions as a testimonial of extraordinary protection within the episode’s discussion of tīrthas and their powers.