Shloka 1
Marakata (Emerald): Mythic Origin, Anti-Poison Virtue, Qualities, Defects, and Proper Wearing
नाम सप्ततितमो ऽध्यायः सूत उवाच / दानवाधिपतेः पित्तमादाय भुजगाधिपः / द्विधा कुर्वन्निव व्योम सत्वरं वासुकिर्ययौ
nāma saptatitamo 'dhyāyaḥ sūta uvāca / dānavādhipateḥ pittamādāya bhujagādhipaḥ / dvidhā kurvanniva vyoma satvaraṃ vāsukiryayau
苏多说道：“此名第七十一章。蛇族之王婆苏吉取走了达那婆之主的胆汁，疾速离去，宛如将长空劈为两半。”
Sūta
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: sky/space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.71 (chapter transition narrative involving Vasuki and danava context)
FAQs
It functions as an opening narrative marker for Adhyaya 71, introducing Sūta as the speaker and describing Vāsuki’s swift departure after taking the Dānava-lord’s pitta, setting the scene for the chapter’s unfolding events.
This specific verse does not directly address the soul’s journey or afterlife doctrines; it is a narrative transition verse focused on Vāsuki and an action involving the Dānava-lord.
As a chapter-opening verse, it mainly invites attentive reading of the broader teaching that follows; practically, it encourages disciplined study (svādhyāya) and contextual understanding before applying Purāṇic guidance to ritual or ethics.