Shloka 26
The Liberation of the Lizard
Godhā-vimukti
तयोक्ताहं ततो भूप तापस्या प्रणता स्थिता । चूर्णो रक्षान्वितो ह्येष सर्वभूतवशानुगः ॥ २६ ॥
tayoktāhaṃ tato bhūpa tāpasyā praṇatā sthitā | cūrṇo rakṣānvito hyeṣa sarvabhūtavaśānugaḥ || 26 ||
それから王よ、彼らに教えられたのち、私はその場にとどまり、伏して礼拝し、タパス（苦行）に専心した。この加持された粉はまことに護りの力を備え、あらゆる生きものを影響下に置き従わせる。
Narada (narrating to a king within the Uttara-Bhaga tirtha/mahatmya frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It links humility (praṇāma) and tapas with ritual efficacy, presenting protection (rakṣā) as something grounded in disciplined practice rather than mere material means.
Bhakti is implied through surrender and reverence—being “bowed down” and obedient to instruction—showing that receptivity to sacred guidance is part of devotional transformation.
It reflects prayoga-style ritual knowledge (application of protective substances and rakṣā-vidhi); while not naming a Vedanga directly, it aligns with kalpa-oriented practice (ritual procedure and consecration).