He knew he should not have done that. Nearby, the Muni’s son was playing, and on returning he saw the dead snake around his father’s neck and with the power of Jnanadrushti saw the whole thing that had happened. He became so agitated that he cursed the King, that Takshaka the king of snakes will bite Parikshith and he will be dead by the seventh day. When Sameeka Muni knew about his son’s curse on the King he felt sorry and sent the word to the King. Parikshith grew remorseful that he did such a nasty, unpardonable thing.

Note – This shows how damaging our emotional outbursts could be. Before doing such a rash thing, the King should have paused to think. He could at least go back to the Sage and ask for pardon.

This is a typical situation in many people’s lives where they do not bother to understand or compromise with others. When they realize the hard fact, it will be too late. Even a noble person like Parikshith, who was holding onto Dharmam and protecting everyone always has slipped from it now. This shows how fickle the mind is and how strong our emotions are!