Hindu Medicine c5.s3.99
Hindu Medicine c5.s3.99
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A patient seized by a goblin (yakṣa) exhibits the various characteristics of that kind of spirit. He laughs frequently, weeps and falls asleep. He is fond of dancing, singing and music. He likes to recite and to tell stories; he longs after food and drink, is fond of bathing, garlands, incense and aromatic substances. His eyes are suffused with blood. He quarrels with Brahmins and doctors and talks to himself.