The Classical Doctrine of Indian Medicine: Its Origins and its Greek Parallels c8.136

c8.136

1. When fire (Agni) has burnt the water by penetrating them, there where those who observe the Norm make adorations, that is, it is said, the place of origin *par excellence* (of the fever). Knowing us well, spare us, O Fever!
2. Whether you are the flame or the heat or the one who aims the chips [of wood] (fire) be your place of origin, your name is Hrūdu, O god of the yellow. Knowing us well....
3. Whether you are heat or the burning heat or the son of the king Varuṇa, your name is Hrūdu....
4. Adoration to the cold fever. I bow to the burning Heat. To the fever which approaches once a day, once in two days, to one (who approaches) every third day, adoration be done.²