A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c48.s1.2

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The worship of Rasabhairava and Rasāṅkuśī are important topics of chapter two. Numerous other deities are mentioned, among whom are the ten Dūtīs (I.2.122–123),³⁸ the eight Vidyeśvaras (I.2.127), the seven Mothers (I.2.163),³⁹ the Yoginīs,⁴⁰ Śaktis, Kubjikā (I.2.164–165), etc. Mantras are frequently mentioned. Bhūtaśuddhi is elaborately described (2.97–194ab). The verses on rasasandhyā (I.2.40–62) are peculiar to the Ānandakanda.⁴¹