Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 77 · Shitapitta: the stars
शीतपित्त — ज्योतिःशास्त्रम्
अथ ज्योतिश्शास्त्राभिप्रायेण शीतपित्तोदर्ककोष्ठानां हेतुमाह तत्प्रतीकारं च ।
Next, according to jyotisha (astrology), the cause of hives is described. So are udarka (a raised itchy rash) and kostha (a patchy rash). The remedy is also given.
Classical view, not medical advice.
तथा च त्रिग्रहयोगे ॥
And in the combination of three planets: The Sun, Saturn and Venus may come together in one sign at the time of birth. Then the person may suffer…
अथैकस्थानस्थभानुशनिशुक्रजनितशीतपित्तादिप्रती राय ग्रहत्रयप्रीतये पूर्ववज्जपहोमदानानि कुर्यात् ।
Next, hives and the like may come from the Sun, Saturn and Venus in one sign. For peace, one should do japa (repeating a mantra), homa (fire…