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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 10 · Ajirna: past deeds
अजीर्ण — कर्मविपाकः
आग्नेय्यां दिशि होमश्च समिदाज्यतिलैरपि ।वषड्विष्णवे इति मंत्रेण समिद्धोमः प्रशस्यते ॥
The homa (fire offering) is done in the south-east direction, with samidh (sacred firewood), ghee and sesame. The Vedic mantra that begins "vashad vishnave" is praised for the samidh offering.
Classical view, not medical advice.
अग्नेनयेत्याज्यहोमोप्यग्निनाग्निस्तिलाक्षतैः ।
The ghee homa (fire offering) is with the Vedic verse that begins "agne naya". The sesame and unbroken rice are offered with "agnina agnih". The…
अग्नेः प्रागुत्तरे देशे शुभं पात्रं च विन्यसेत् ।
To the north-east of the fire, he should place a good vessel. The rite is done up to the release of the pranita (a water vessel for the rite). Then…
पवमानानुवाक्येन मार्जयेद्रोगिणं कुशैः ।
He should sprinkle the sick person with kusha (sacred grass) with the anuvaka (a section of the Veda) of Pavamana. Or he may arrange a shanti (peace…