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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 76 · Kushtha: past deeds
कुष्ठ — कर्मविपाकः
दीनं कुलीनं धर्मज्ञम्अनुद्वेगकरं नृणाम् ।क्रोधलोभविहीनं च सर्वशास्त्रार्थकोविदम् ॥
The priest is poor, of good family and knows what is right. He troubles no one. He is free from anger and greed and knows the meaning of all the texts.
Classical view, not medical advice.
गृहमाहूय भक्त्या तं यथाविधि समर्चयेत् ।
He should call him to his house and honour him with devotion by the rule. He gives armlets, a crown, clothes, lucky items and rings.
होमश्च पूर्ववत्कार्यः उमाशंकरयोः तथा ।
The homa (fire offering) should be done as before, for Uma and Shankara. The priest sits facing north, in the presence of Mahadeva.
प्राङ्मुखो व्याधितो दद्यान्मंत्रेणानेन धर्मतः ।
The sick person, facing east, should give it by this mantra, as is right: O eight-formed great lord, bull-bannered one, in your mercy,