Shloka 23
Viṣa-hara Yogas: Puṣya-Nakṣatra Remedies for Serpents, Stings, and Compounded Poisons
करञ्जस्य तु बीजानि वरुणच्छदमेव च / तिलाश्च सर्षपा हन्युर्विषं वै नात्र संशयः
karañjasya tu bījāni varuṇacchadameva ca / tilāśca sarṣapā hanyurviṣaṃ vai nātra saṃśayaḥ
Doch die Samen des Karañja-Baumes, die Blattumhüllung der Varuṇa-Pflanze sowie Sesam und Senf vernichten das Gift gewiss—daran besteht kein Zweifel.
Lord Vishnu
Concept: Pramāṇa-like confidence in tested remedies; steadiness and prompt action in crisis is dharmic prudence.
Vedantic Theme: Sattvic clarity (niścaya) in action; right means applied without panic.
Application: Use karañja seeds, varuṇa leaves/bark covering, sesame, and mustard in anti-poison preparations (as per traditional formulations).
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.191 (series of viṣa-nāśaka dravyas)
FAQs
This verse highlights specific substances—karañja seeds, varuṇa leaf-covering, sesame, and mustard—as known viṣa-nāśaka (poison-destroying) remedies, showing the text’s practical, protective guidance alongside spiritual instruction.
It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; instead, it provides pragmatic knowledge for safeguarding embodied life, which supports one’s ability to follow dharma and complete duties before death.
Treat it as a traditional reference to detoxifying/antidotal substances; in modern practice, use it as cultural-literary guidance and rely on qualified medical care for poisoning while respecting the text’s emphasis on protection and prevention.