A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c51.s1.4

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v3.c51.s1.4

Chapter two (dīkṣāvidhāna; 133 verses) begins with a description of the characteristics of a qualified guru (2–6), a pupil fit for initiation (7–14), and the female companion to be selected (15–35). 6 It proceeds with an account of the construction of the workshop (maṇḍapa) of the alchemist 7 and the elaborate rituals to be performed (dīkṣā) before beginning the alchemical operations (36–133).

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