Hindu Medicine c7.115

Language: English

c7.115

Nineteen gods, altogether, are invoked for help against diseases: ⁴ those visiting upon man “god-sent” diseases in retribution for their sins (Varuṇa) are besought to remove the curse; Śiva, who sends fever, is implored to dispel it. The twin Horsemen (Aśvin), invoked in every kind of distress, bear the traits of divine physicians.

Previous: c7.114
Next: c7.116
Up: c7