Keyword | Pras`hasta Aushadhee Dhaaran`a |
Type | C. |
Reference | S.Su.19/29 |
Literary Meaning | M / W – bearing , holding auspicious medicine |
Implied Meaning | To wear amulets as protection against disease and evil spirits etc. |
Elaboration | This is a type of Daivavyapaashraya Chikitsaa ( treatment given with the help of Gems, Mantra etc .) Some medicines give protection from evil spirits, ghosts etc. So a wounded person should adorn them on his head. E. g. Vachaa , Jat`amaansee etc. These medicines should be tied in the neck or hands of a newborn baby too. |
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