A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c8.58

v1.c8.58

Among the persons to be shunned (8.19) is a bhrūṇahan, explained by Cakra as a garbhaghātaka, i.e., someone who kills an embryo or foetus, thus inducing an abortion. 134 A Vedic mantra is quoted (8.28). 135 Friendship (maitrī) and compassion (kāruṇya) are among the recommended virtues (8.29). 136