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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 28 · Trishna and Murchha: past deeds
तृष्णा-मूर्छा — कर्मविपाकः
अथ तृष्णामूर्च्छारोगयोः कर्मविपाकमाह ।
Next, the fruit of past deeds for thirst and fainting is told.
Classical view, not medical advice.
यदुक्तं पद्मपुराणे — पान्थमध्वपरिश्रांतं ब्राह्मणं गामथापि वा ॥
As the Padma Purana says: A person may become faint with thirst. This is one who does not give water to a tired traveller, a priest or a cow.
वारुणं स जपेत्सूक्तं होमं कुर्यादतंद्रितः ॥
He should do japa (repeating a mantra) of the Varuna sukta (Vedic hymn). He should do the homa (fire offering) without laziness. He should give…
पानीयं पायसं मुद्गान् शर्कराघृतसंयुतान् ॥
Drinking water, rice-milk pudding, and mung beans with sugar and ghee must be given. This is to bring peace to fainting and thirst.