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पिण्ड क्वाथ धूम सहम् अविरागि योग अनुविधायि च ॥

The above (fragrant substances) are commodities of superior value (Sára).

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चन्दन अगुरुवच् च तेषां गुणाः ॥

and these substances resemble sandal and Agallochum in their qualities.

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कान्तनावकं प्रैयकं च उत्तर पर्वतकं चर्म ॥

Kántanávaka, Praiyaka, and Auttara-parvataka are the varieties of skins.

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कान्तनावकं मयूर ग्रीव आभम् ॥

Kántanávaka is of the colour of the neck of the peacock.

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प्रैयकं नील पीत श्वेत लेखा बिन्दु चित्रम् ॥

Praiyaka is variegated with blue, yellow, and white spots.

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