Shloka 23
Viṣa-hara Yogas: Puṣya-Nakṣatra Remedies for Serpents, Stings, and Compounded Poisons
करञ्जस्य तु बीजानि वरुणच्छदमेव च / तिलाश्च सर्षपा हन्युर्विषं वै नात्र संशयः
karañjasya tu bījāni varuṇacchadameva ca / tilāśca sarṣapā hanyurviṣaṃ vai nātra saṃśayaḥ
Nhưng hạt cây karañja, lá che của cây varuṇa, cùng với mè và hạt cải (sarsapa), chắc chắn diệt trừ chất độc—không hề nghi ngờ.
Lord Vishnu
Concept: Pramāṇa-like confidence in tested remedies; steadiness and prompt action in crisis is dharmic prudence.
Vedantic Theme: Sattvic clarity (niścaya) in action; right means applied without panic.
Application: Use karañja seeds, varuṇa leaves/bark covering, sesame, and mustard in anti-poison preparations (as per traditional formulations).
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.191 (series of viṣa-nāśaka dravyas)
FAQs
This verse highlights specific substances—karañja seeds, varuṇa leaf-covering, sesame, and mustard—as known viṣa-nāśaka (poison-destroying) remedies, showing the text’s practical, protective guidance alongside spiritual instruction.
It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; instead, it provides pragmatic knowledge for safeguarding embodied life, which supports one’s ability to follow dharma and complete duties before death.
Treat it as a traditional reference to detoxifying/antidotal substances; in modern practice, use it as cultural-literary guidance and rely on qualified medical care for poisoning while respecting the text’s emphasis on protection and prevention.