It lies in sandal dust and is being adored by me from a long time. Having the shape and nature of a serpent it is poisonous and dreadful and capable of killing a great many men, horses and elephants.
शेते चन्दनचूर्णेषु पूजितो बहुलाः समाः। आहेयो विषवानुग्रो नराश्वद्विपसंघहा॥