Shloka 34
The Liberation of the Lizard
Godhā-vimukti
तयापि भेषजं दत्तं द्वितीयं दाहशांतये । दत्ते तु भेषजे तस्मिन्सुस्थोऽभूत्तत्क्षणात्पतिः ॥ ३४ ॥
tayāpi bheṣajaṃ dattaṃ dvitīyaṃ dāhaśāṃtaye | datte tu bheṣaje tasminsustho'bhūttatkṣaṇātpatiḥ || 34 ||
She too administered a second remedy to soothe the burning pain; and as soon as that medicine was given, her husband became well that very instant.
Suta (narrating the Purana account; dialogue-frame attribution)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta (wonder)
Secondary Rasa: shanta (peace)
FAQs
It highlights the Purāṇic theme that relief and restoration can arise swiftly when the right means (upāya)—supported by faith and righteous intent—are applied, reflecting divine favor (anugraha) operating through practical action.
Though the verse speaks of medicine, the narrative logic mirrors bhakti: sincere effort offered with trust yields immediate inner and outer transformation—often described in Purāṇas as grace manifesting through ordinary instruments.
It most closely echoes Ayurveda-oriented practical knowledge (traditional healing) rather than a formal Vedāṅga; the takeaway is applied dharma—timely, appropriate remedial action to relieve suffering.