Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 76 · Kushtha: past deeds
कुष्ठ — कर्मविपाकः
पलाष्टके कांस्यपात्रे स्थापयेत्तं विचक्षणः ।श्वेतपुष्पैरक्षतैश्च श्वेतवस्त्रैरलंकृतः ॥
The wise one should set it in a bronze vessel of eight palas. It is adorned with white flowers, akshata (unbroken rice grains) and white cloth.
Classical view, not medical advice.
ब्राह्मणं वेदसंपन्नं स्वाचारं संयतेंद्रियम् ।
He should find a priest who knows the Veda, has good conduct and controls his senses. The priest should be able to explain all the texts. He should…
दीनं कुलीनं धर्मज्ञम्अनुद्वेगकरं नृणाम् ।
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…
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.