Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 62 · Antra and Vrishana: past deeds
अंत्र-वृषण — कर्मविपाकः
कुर्यात्स्वर्णमयीं धेनुं शुभां नारायणस्य तु ।व्यावहारिकनिष्काभ्यामेकेनापि तदर्द्धतः ॥
Make a good golden cow of Narayana (Vishnu). Make it of two nishka (gold coin weight), or one, or half of that.
Classical view, not medical advice.
नारायणलक्षणतूक्तं हेमहस्तिरथदाने ।
The marks of Narayana are as told in the gift of a golden elephant and chariot. Wash it with the five products of the cow, and set it on saffron.
श्वेतवस्त्रेण संवेष्टच गंधमाल्यैः समर्चयेत् ।
Wrap it in white cloth. Honour it with scents and garlands, and with sixteen offerings. The teacher should be a Vishnu devotee, and pure.
सर्वशास्त्रार्थतत्त्वज्ञो ब्रह्मविद्यासु निश्चितः ।
He should know the true meaning of all the sacred texts, and be firm in knowledge of Brahman. Let him do the homa (fire offering) there, in the…