A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c25.878

v1.c25.878

Magical rituals are described, accompanied by the tying of an amulet (pratisarā) on the child; the Aparājitā vidyā should be written with gorocanā on a piece of birch bark; many magical herbs are mentioned, useful in warding off grahas by tying them round the neck of the child (4.15–21). A very long mantra, to be recited on the occasion, follows (4.22–35).