[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Hindu Medicine](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948) › c7.115 # Hindu Medicine c7.115 Hindu Medicine c7.115 - **Language:** English ### [c7.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.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](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.114) - [Next: c7.116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.116) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c7.115) · Pramāṇa