A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c25.879

v1.c25.879

Substances suitable as a bali offering are enumerated (4.36–39ab); places and times for such a bali are indicated (4.39cd–40). A maṇḍala should be drawn, with Bhūtapati in the centre; ⁸⁴ the bali should be offered and a mantra muttered; thus the child should be protected (ātmarakṣā) (4.41–43).