Veerasimhavalokanam

by K.Narayanan

This treatise on Ayurveda with opposite references to Astrology, in Sanskrit was the result of labours by the renowned King Veerasimha, scion of the Thomara dynasty of Rajputs in Gwalior, son of Devavarmaraja, grandson of Kamalasimha. The intention of the author in writing the treatise, Veerasimhaavalokaha, was to help humanity, by providing information on planetary combinations indicative of specific diseases and the causes, symptoms and cures for such diseases. Such information is essential, to maintain bodily and mental health, enabling individuals to follow their dharma, the most important Purushaartha. Though Veerasimhan’s treatise is titled as astrological diagnosis and treatment, it is also mainly meant for daily use by the Vaidyas. Yet at the same time it can also be used very effectively by all the astrologers who are keen on diagnosing the diseases with reference to the planetary positions and then prescribe the Pryaaschitta Karmas for further onward reference to the Ayurvedic or Siddha Doctor for appropriate, timely medical prescription and treatment Ayurveda, widely followed in India, has started attracting great global interest, as an alternative system of medicine. Those involved in research in this system of alternative medicine, will find this book, replete with information, of help in their research. Students and practitioners of Hindu Astrology, will find in it, nuggets of data, linking this hoary science with diseases and their treatment. Of special interest to this group, will be the portions of the text, prescribing the measures to be taken, for propitiating ill placed planets- specific mantras to be chanted (some included in the text), and the gifts to be made and to whom. The author has taken the utmost care to establish, that proper diagnosis by a good vaidya and treatment with medicines are a must which should positively be clubbed with propitiating karmas as suggested by a good astrologer.

Table of Contents:

1. Fever - Jwara
2. Diarrhoea - Athisaaram
3. Sprue – Grihani
4. Piles- Arsas
5. Indigestion – Ajeernam
6. Worm infections - Krimi rogam
7. Anaemia spectrum - Pandu rogam
8. Jaundice – Kaamaala
9. Bleeding disorders –Rakathapitham
10. Tuberculosis – Kshayam
11. Cough and asthma – Kaasaswaasam
12. Throat affectations - Gadgadarogam
13. Hiccough- Hikka rogam
14. Asthma - Swaasa rogam
15. Dysphonia - Swarabhedam
16. Anorexia - Arochakam
17. Vomiting - Chardhi
18. Acute thirst and unconsciousness - Thrishnsmoorcha
19. Unconsciousness - Moorcha
20. Alcoholism - Paanaathyaaya Mahonmadam
21. Thirst - Daaham
22. Insanity – Unmaadam
23. Epilepsy – Apasmaram
24. Rheumatism – Vaatham
25. Gout - Vatharaktham
26. Paraplegia - gouty arthritis - Oorusthambham
27. Abdominal spasm - Shoola rogam
28. Reverse peristalsis aathmaanodaavartham
26. Paraplegia - gouty arthritis - Oorusthambham
27. Abdominal spasm - Shoola rogam
28. Reverse peristalsis aathmaanodaavartham
29. Tumour (gastric formations)
30. Heart Diseases – Hridrogam
31. Dysuria- Moothra krischram
32. Urinary Diseases - Moothraaghaatha Adhikaaram201
33. Renal caculi - Ashmari rogam
34. Diabetes – Prameham
35. Adiposity - Medhorogam
36. Stomach ailments - Udara rogam
37. Hydrocele - Vriddhi rogam
38. Lyomphodenoma _ Gandamala
39. Elephantiasis - Sleepatham
40. Abscess - Vidardhi
41. Wounds, ulcers and sores - Vranam
42. Syphilles – Upadamsam
43. Disorders of the Penis - Shooka dosha
44. Leprosy – Kushtam
45. Leucoderma - Swithrogam
46. A Type of psoriasis, weeping Eczema and scabie -Dadru, Vicharchika and Paama
47. Skin rashes and erthema - Seethapithaandhakodam
48. Hyperacidity-Amla pitha
49. Erysipelas,Boils and measles - Visarpam, Vispotam and Romanthakam
50.Tropical Skin diseases - Kshudra rogam
51. Diseaes of the faces - Mukha rogangal
52. Afflictions of the nose - Naasadhikaram
53. Diseases of the eye - Nethrarogam
54. Afflictions of the head - Siroragadhikaaram
55. Diseases of Females - Sthreerogadhikaaram
56. Routine protection for Pregnancy-Garbharaksha vidhi
57. Ailments - Baala rogaadhikaaram
58. Toxins - Vishaadhikaram
59. Age to youthfulness -Raasaayanaadhikaram
60. Rejuvenation – Vaajeekaranaadhikaram

About the Author:

Sri.K.Narayanan, best known as an astrologer, is a gifted orator as well, his speeches being studded with episodes from his extensive travels. He is famous for his predictions, and efficacious upaayas. With his extensive knowledge of English, Sanskrit, Malayalam and Tamil, he has embarked on this translation of Veerasimha-valokanam, a classical treatise on Medical Astrology in Sanskrit and is a masterpiece of his effort. Few people know him as a composer of Tamil songs in Carnatic ragas. He has composed the two volumes of mellifluous compositions on Lord Ayyappa, being an ardent Bhaktha of Lord Ayyappa. These two volumes are named aptly Manikanta Ganam. He lives in Chennai.