Verse 1 · Kshara Agnikarma Vidhi Adhyaya - Procedure And Administration Of Alkali And Fire Cauterization · Sutra Sthana · Astanga Hrudaya · siva.sh

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सर्वशस्त्रानुशस्त्राणां क्षारः श्रेष्ठो बहूनि यत्। छेद्यभेद्यादिकर्माणि कुरुते विषमेष्वपि॥१॥

sanskrit

Of all the sharp instruments and accessory instruments, Kshara (caustic alkali) is the best. It performs many functions such as incising, excising etc; It can be used even in inaccessible places.

english translation

slp1 transliteration by Vidyut

siva.sh/astanga-hrudaya/sutra-sthana/30/1

सर्वशस्त्रानुशस्त्राणां क्षारः श्रेष्ठो बहूनि यत्। छेद्यभेद्यादिकर्माणि कुरुते विषमेष्वपि॥१॥

sanskrit

Of all the sharp instruments and accessory instruments, Kshara (caustic alkali) is the best. It performs many functions such as incising, excising etc; It can be used even in inaccessible places.

english translation

slp1 transliteration by Vidyut