Hindu Medicine c7.131

c7.131

Manasā is a jealous divinity; she punishes disrespect and avenges any injury to a serpent. Heeding the prayer of Vāsuki, incensed and self-assured, she set forth to avenge the humiliation the serpent realm had suffered: “I shall go to the battle and slay the enemy. Who can preserve him whom I would destroy? If even the highest gods join battle, I shall conquer.”