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 ||
Ella también administró un segundo remedio para apaciguar el ardor; y en cuanto se le dio aquella medicina, el esposo sanó al instante.
Suta (narrating the Purana account; dialogue-frame attribution)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"adbhuta (wonder)","secondary_rasa":"shanta (peace)","emotional_journey":"From urgent treatment for burning pain, the narrative turns abruptly to astonishment and relief as instantaneous healing occurs."}
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.