A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.s8.14

v1.c23.s8.14

Shortly after this event, he asked Viṣṇu for his share in the sacrifice and a place on earth; the shares having already been apportioned, the second request could be granted only; he would enjoy the dignity of a god and be worshipped by the twice-born with oblations of boiled rice and barley (caru), mantras, vratas, and muttered prayers (japa).¹²