Then, he gathered the more experienced priests, who after having held council among them said:
“Oh, king, in the Vedas there are innumerable sacrifices, including those destined for the destruction of some species considered harmful. Among them are also those of the Nagas. But we warn you that it is an expensive and dangerous sacrifice. To carry it out you must have an unshakable determination.”
“I’ve already made up my mind,” Janamejaya retorted. “My father’s death calls for revenge. Snakes are an evil race that harass men, women, and children. It is my opinion that they must be exterminated. Since this is technically possible, I want the preparations to begin immediately.”
A few days later, Janamejaya’s reign was shaken by feverish and intense activity.
This is a section of the book “Maha-Bharata As It Is vol. 1 of 2”.
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