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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 70 · Vrana: past deeds
व्रण — कर्मविपाकः
इति । पद्मपुराण वचनात् । इति पित्तोद्रेके विधिः ।
So says the Padma Purana. This is the rule when pitta (the bile humour) is in excess.
Classical view, not medical advice.
पलेन वा तदर्धेन तदर्धार्धेन वा पुनः ॥
He should have a gold elephant made, of one pala (weight unit of about 48 grams). Or it may be of half that, or of a quarter. It is a mount, with…
सर्वाभरणसंयुक्तं करिणं चोपकल्पयेत् ।
He should dress the elephant with all ornaments. Beside it, with a calm mind, he should place everything that is to be given.
निदध्याद्विधिवत्प्राज्ञः सर्वव्रणविशुद्धये ।
The wise one should set it up by the rule, to clear all wounds. He should worship with the sixteen offerings, with scent and flowers.