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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 76 · Kushtha: past deeds
कुष्ठ — कर्मविपाकः
ब्राह्मणं वेदसंपन्नं स्वाचारं संयतेंद्रियम् ।सर्वशास्त्रप्रवक्तारं प्रतिग्रहपराङ्मुखम् ॥
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 turn away from taking gifts.
Classical view, not medical advice.
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.
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.