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Journal of the European Ayurvedic Society 3 (1993)
sight reminded him of the Teaching of Excavation (khanna-vão), which he had recently learnt: "Yes! It is said in the Teaching of Excavation:
"Leaving aside the milky trees, if there is an offshoot of any other tree, know it: there is at this place some wealth, be it
limited or unlimited." ($ 3.3.1A) So, there is certainly some wealth here. There must be a reason behind this fact. Because it is said:
"[It is) sure in the case of bilva or
palāśa-trees." ($ 3.3.1B) And how much wealth will there be?
"In case of a thin tree(/offshoot), the wealth will be small, and abundant if the tree(/offshoot) is thick. If the tree (/offshoot) shines at night, it will be abundant, and small if it is warm (/dry)."
($ 3.3.2) This tree is thick, so the wealth will be abundant. Will it be gold, or silver, or jewels? Well,
"When the offshoot is pierced, if red comes out, it will be rubies. If white comes out, then silver. And if yellow
comes out, it will be gold." ($ 3.3.4) And how far (below) will this wealth be found?
"The higher (the offshoot], the lower it
will be." It is not known whether this wealth can at all be reached or not. [$ 3.3.5)
"If the offshoot(/tree) is thin at the top but has a large circumference at its base, then, know it: you will get the wealth; but if it is thin (at its base), you will not get
it." ($ 3.3.6) In this case, it is not far below. Then let me dig. I shall worship the god: "Homage to Indra, homage to Dharanendra, homage to Dhanada (= Kubera), homage to the Protector of Wealth?"
Sāgaradatta] dug out the place while reciting and saw the treasure: "Let me take it" she thought). But, suddenly, a voice:
