Shloka 14
Garuḍa Learns the Cause of Vinatā’s Bondage and the Nāgas Demand Amṛta (Ādi Parva, Adhyāya 23)
न भी: कार्या कथं चात्र पश्यध्वं सहिता मम । एवमुक्तास्तदा गत्वा गरुडं वाग्भिरस्तुवन्
na bhīḥ kāryā kathaṃ cātra paśyadhvaṃ sahitā mama | evamuktās tadā gatvā garuḍaṃ vāgbhir astuvan ||
Śaunaka disse: “Não tenhais medo. Como poderia haver aqui qualquer motivo de temor? Permanecei unidos a mim e vede por vós mesmos.” Assim exortados, eles então foram e louvaram Garuḍa com palavras de elogio.
शौनक उवाच
Educational Q&A
Fear is dispelled through steady leadership and collective unity; one should face the situation together, and right speech (praise/propitiation) is presented as an effective, non-violent means of engagement.
Śaunaka reassures the group not to fear and urges them to remain united with him; following his instruction, they proceed and offer verbal praise to Garuḍa.