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14.
Move either the charavla or muhapatti thrice along the right leg as shown in figure 14 and say, Pruthvikaay, Apkaay, Teukaay ni Jayana Karu. [“I care for the living beings that have earth, water or fire as their bodies").
Right foot
15.
As shown in figure 15, move either the charavla or muhapatti thrice along the left leg and say, Vaayukaay, Vanaspatikaay, Traskaay ni Raksha Karu. (“I care for and protect the living beings that have wind or vegetation as their bodies and care for and protect all living beings that are able to move").
Note: The head, chest and shoulders of women are always covered by clothing and therefore women need not carry out inspections listed at step #9, 11, 12 and 13.
Left foot
