Shiva Purana

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दीपसर्षपदानाच्च अपस्मारक्षयो भवेत् । कृत्तिकासोमवारेषु शिवस्य यजनं नृणाम् ५१ ।

sanskrit

By performing worship of Lord Shiva on the days of Kṛttikā and Soma-vāra (Monday), using offerings like oil lamps (dīpa) and sesame seeds (sarṣapa), one can be relieved of apasmāra (forgetfulness or mental disorders) and attain overall well-being.

english translation

dIpasarSapadAnAcca apasmArakSayo bhavet | kRttikAsomavAreSu zivasya yajanaM nRNAm 51 |

hk transliteration