Shloka 83
Netra–Nāsa–Mukha Cikitsā, Vraṇa/Bhasma Prayoga, Jvara–Vāta Remedies, and Protective/Uccāṭana Procedures
देहश्चिताग्नौ दग्धश्च सर्पस्याजगरस्य हि / तद्भस्म संमुखे क्षिप्तं शत्रणां भङ्गकृद्भवेत्
dehaścitāgnau dagdhaśca sarpasyājagarasya hi / tadbhasma saṃmukhe kṣiptaṃ śatraṇāṃ bhaṅgakṛdbhavet
Jika tubuh ular—terutama ular sawa (python)—dibakar dalam api pembakaran jenazah, maka abu itu, apabila dilemparkan di hadapan wajah, dikatakan menyebabkan musuh jatuh dan porak-peranda.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Ritual acts are believed to yield tangible effects (protective or harmful), reflecting a cause–effect worldview in mantra-tantra prayogas.
Vedantic Theme: Karma-phala as operative within vyavahāra (empirical domain)
Application: Ethical caution: treat hostile rites as spiritually risky; prefer protective intent and lawful self-defense over malefic action.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: domestic/ritual space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.177 (mantra/dravya-prayoga for sarpa and protection)
FAQs
The verse presents serpent/pythons’ cremation ash as an apotropaic substance—when cast before oneself, it is said to neutralize or break the power of enemies.
It reflects the text’s recurring pattern of linking specific substances and ritual actions (prayoga) with concrete outcomes, emphasizing cause-and-effect within ritual discipline.
Treat it as a traditional protective-rite reference: prioritize ethical conduct and lawful protection, and consult qualified tradition-bearers before attempting any ritual practices involving ash or animal remains.