Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 8 · Arsha: past deeds
अर्श — कर्मविपाकः
श्रुतवृत्तोपसंपन्नं कुलीनं धर्मवादिनम् ।वृद्धं ज्ञानोपसंपन्नं निरुद्वेगकरं नृणाम् ॥
The priest is full of learning and good conduct, of good family, and speaks of dharma. He is elderly, full of knowledge, and causes no distress to people.
Classical view, not medical advice.
भक्त्या स्वयं समानीय पूजयेत्प्रीतये द्विजम् ।
With devotion he should bring the priest himself and worship him to please him. He honours him with rings, cloth and the like, and with sandals and…
मंत्रेणानेन तत्पात्रं दद्याद्रोगी जितात्मवान् ॥
The sick person, who has his mind under control, should give it to that worthy priest with this mantra. He should keep Govinda (Krishna) in his…
बर्हापीडकसंयुक्तं वेणुवादनतत्परम् ।
[He thinks of him] wearing a peacock feather crest and busy playing the flute. He is surrounded by gopis (cowherd women) and wears wild flowers as…