The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads v2.c32.s4.13

v2.c32.s4.13

The eyes should not see many things, such as the taboos imposed on the Snātaka and his teacher, but, on the other hand, the eye may have purifying influence, and hence with the eye of Mitra the guest may look on what is given to him.⁷ But the glance of a snake is deadly,⁸ and so may the glance of the bride be: therefore her husband places salve on her eyes to secure his safety.⁹