The serpent said I do not, O Mrityu, blame you, nor do I set you free from all blame. I only say that I am directed and influenced by you.
सर्प उवाच निर्दोषं दोषवन्तं वा न त्वां मृत्यो ब्रवीम्यहम्। त्वयाहं चोदित इति ब्रवीम्येतावदेव तु॥