Shloka 10
एष मे निश्चय: साधो कृतं कारणमुनत्तमम् । आमन्त्रयामि भद्र ते कृतार्थोडस्मि भुजजड्रम
eṣa me niścayaḥ sādho kṛtaṃ kāraṇam uttamam | āmantrayāmi bhadra te kṛtārtho ’smi bhujaṅgama mahātman ||
Disse o brâmane: “Esta é a minha decisão firme, ó homem de bem. O propósito foi cumprido — e da melhor maneira. Agora despeço-me de ti; que o bem seja teu. Ó serpente, grande alma, alcancei o meu intento; peço-te permissão para partir.”
ब्राह्मण उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical speech and conduct: once one’s purpose is fulfilled, one should express gratitude, offer auspicious wishes, and seek leave respectfully—showing humility and propriety even toward a non-human being.
A brāhmaṇa addresses a serpent who has helped accomplish his objective. Declaring his resolve satisfied and his task completed, he blesses the serpent and formally asks permission to depart.