Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 15 · Raktapitta: the stars
रक्तपित्त — ज्योतिःशास्त्रम्
अथ क्रमप्राप्तस्य रक्तपित्तस्य ज्योतिःशास्त्राभिप्रायेण प्रकारमाह —
Next, in order, the cause of raktapitta (bleeding disorder) is told from the view of the stars.
Classical view, not medical advice.
चंद्रक्षेत्रे यदा भौमो जायते मनुजस्तदा ।
Mars may be in the Moon's sign at a person's birth. Then the person may be pained by raktapitta (bleeding disorder). Many illnesses may trouble the…
अपरं च
Also: Raktapitta (bleeding disorder), fever and burning may come. Trouble from fire and thieves comes too, without doubt. This is when Mars stands…
चन्द्रसंयोगिकुजजनितबाधोपशांतये तत्प्रीतये जपहोमदानादिकविधिमाह । अग्निर्मूर्द्धेति मंत्रेण जपः तिलाज्यखादिरसमिद्भिर्होमः रक्तवृषभदानं स्नानं च ।
Next, the rite to please Mars joined with the Moon, and to ease the trouble he brings, is told: japa (repeating a mantra), homa (fire offering)…