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# The Purana Index v1.c5.s7.3739

The Purāṇa Index v1.c5.s7.3739

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### [v1.c5.s7.3739](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s7.3739)

\*Grahabali\*—(also graha śānti)—propitiation to planets. Three kinds of, all distinguished—ayuta homa, lakṣa homa and koṭi homa. Ritual is like the shield against bows and arrows; to be performed for attaining wealth, longevity and prosperity, as also to get rid of troubles. Even the possession of a copy containing the three forms of \*grahabali\* frees the members of the household from all diseases. Also known as graha yajña.

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