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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 88 · Netra roga: past deeds
नेत्ररोग — कर्मविपाकः
पलेन कारयेद्धेम्ना गरुडं विष्णुवाहनम् ।राजतौ च तथा पक्षौ रत्ननद्धौ सुविस्तृतौ ॥
He should have an eagle, Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu, made of gold. It should weigh one pala (weight unit of about 48 grams). It has two silver wings, wide and set with gems. (Our text is unclear here: it is not certain whether the silver wings are the ones set with gems.)
Classical view, not medical advice.
कर्तव्यं चाक्षियुगलं माणिक्याभ्यां प्रकल्पितम्
A pair of eyes made of two rubies should be fitted. A gold necklace should be placed on its neck.
नासिकायां तु वैडूर्यं मौक्तिकं वा प्रकल्पयेत् ।
On the nose he should set a cat's eye gem or a pearl. He should wrap the fair-shaped image in cloths of many kinds and adorn it.
स्थापयेत्पुरतो विष्णोः प्रीत्यर्थं च गदाभृतः ।
He should place it before Vishnu, the bearer of the mace, to please him. He should honour the best of brahmanas with scent, flowers, whole rice and…