Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 14 · Pandu and Kamala: past deeds
पाण्डु-कामला — कर्मविपाकः
होमं चापि प्रकुर्वीत समिदाज्यतिलैः सह ॥भूमिर्भूमीति मन्त्रेण समिद्धोमं प्रकल्पयेत् ।
He should also do a homa (fire offering) with samidh (sacred firewood), ghee and sesame. The samidh offering is made with the Vedic mantra that begins "bhumir bhumi".
Classical view, not medical advice.
मंत्रः प्रकीर्तितश्चाग्नौ तिलाज्याहुतिभिर्हूयात् ॥
The mantra has been told. With it, offer sesame and ghee into the fire. Then place a pot wrapped in cloth.
स्थापयेदव्रणं शुभ्रमश्वस्थानादिमृत्तिकाः ॥
The pot should be whole, clean and without a crack. Put in earth from a horse stable and other places. Then fill it with clean water.
पावमान्यादिभिर्मन्त्रैरभिषेकं च कारयेत् ॥
Have the sick person bathed with abhisheka (ritual pouring of water), using mantras such as the pavamani. Also make the shanti (peace ritual) with…