Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 20 · Kasa and Gadgadatva: past deeds
कास-गद्गदत्व — कर्मविपाकः
पलेनाथ तदर्धेन तदर्धार्धेन वा पुनः ॥सरस्वतीप्रतिमां कुर्याद्द्विजानां च चतुष्टयम् ।
Make an image of Sarasvati (goddess of speech) of one pala (weight unit of about 48 grams). Or make it of half of that, or half of that again. Four priests are also needed.
Classical view, not medical advice.
वरदं चाक्षसूत्रं च बिभ्रतीं दक्षिणे करे ॥
In her right hands she shows the boon-giving sign and holds a rosary. In her left hands she holds a book and shows the sign of no fear. She rides a…
अतिशुभ्रेण रौप्येण कूटस्वर्णेन वा भवेत् ॥
It should be of very bright silver or of alloyed gold. Make also a seat for her, a fine lotus of gold.
तस्योपरि च संवेश्य देवीं वागीश्वरीं पराम् ॥
Seat the supreme goddess, lady of speech, on it. She wears a garland of pearls and white cloth.