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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 34 · Apasmara: past deeds
अपस्मार — कर्मविपाकः
पलेन वा तदर्धेन तदर्धार्धेन वा पुनः ।विनायकप्रतिकृतिं कुर्यात्स्वर्णेन शोभनाम् ॥
Make a fine image of Vinayaka (Ganesha) in gold. It should weigh one pala (weight unit of about 48 grams), or half of that, or half of that again.
Classical view, not medical advice.
राजतं च तथा नागमुपवीतं प्रकल्पयेत् ।
Make the sacred thread as a silver snake. Make the tip of the trunk of ruby. Make the hand with gems.
विनायकार्धमानेन मुखं देवस्य कल्पयेत् ।
Make the god's face at half the measure of Vinayaka [the whole image]. Set gems of many kinds in front of it.
माणिक्येन प्रकुर्वीत चक्षुषी तस्य शोभने ।
Make his two fine eyes of ruby. On the day before, build a strong mandapa (pavilion) with sixteen pillars.