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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 20 · Kasa and Gadgadatva: past deeds
कास-गद्गदत्व — कर्मविपाकः
पलार्धेनाथ वा शुद्धस्फटिकोपममादृतः ।रत्नैर्मरकतैः सम्यग्बद्धमंगेषु सर्वतः ॥
Or he may make them of half a pala (weight unit of about 48 grams). They should be as bright as pure crystal and made with care. They should be set well all over with gems, with emeralds.
Classical view, not medical advice.
कुंभं च स्थापयेत्तत्र तिलानां द्रोणपंचके ।
He should place a pot there, on five drona (grain measure) of sesame. On top of the pot he should set the fine banner and noose.
सहिरण्यं द्वयं तत्तु ब्राह्मणाय निवेदयेत् ।
He should offer the two, with gold, to a priest. The pot is wrapped in cloth and honoured with scent, flowers and unbroken rice grains.
श्रुतवृत्तसमग्राय श्रोत्रियाय कुटुंबिने ।
He should offer it to a learned priest of good conduct, a student of the Veda who has a family. It is given to please Varuna and Vayu (god of wind).