Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 1 · Jvara: the stars
ज्वर — ज्योतिःशास्त्रम्
विद्रुमं च धार्यं । क्षीणेंदुदशाजनितबाधोपशांतये यथा इमंदेवेति जपः । पालाशीभिः समिद्भिर्जुहुयात् शंखं दद्यात् ।
Coral should also be worn. To ease the trouble brought by the dasha (planet period) of the waning Moon: the Vedic mantra that begins "imam deva" is used for japa (repeating a mantra). Offer into the fire samidh (sacred firewood) of the palasha (flame of the forest tree). Give a conch.
Classical view, not medical advice.
पंचगव्यगजदानविमिश्रैः शंखशुक्तिकुमुदस्फटिकैश्च ।
Mix the five cow products with elephant rut fluid, conch, pearl-oyster shell, white water lily and crystal. This snana (ritual bath) is taught for…
रौप्यं मुक्ताफलं च धार्यं । केतुदशांतर्गतबुधजनितदुरितक्षयाय उद्बुध्ययस्वेति मंत्रजपः । अपामार्गसमिद्भिर्जुहुयात् हेम दद्यात् ।
Silver and a pearl should be worn. To end the harm brought by Mercury in the antardasha (sub-period) inside the dasha (planet period) of Ketu: the…
गोमयाक्षतफलैःसरोचनैःक्षौद्रशुक्तिभवमूलहेमभिः ।
The snana (ritual bath) is taught here by the wise for kings. Use cow dung, unbroken rice grains and fruits. Use gorochana (a yellow pigment from…