Page:Madras journal of literature and science 3rd series 1, July 1864.djvu/77

Rh on a Sunday, and it shall be inspired by a devil, whom he must appease with flesh and wine to the full: offer him every thing he demands, and he will grant all you desire.

This spell is all powerful. It is called the virgin spell, and came from Malayáḷa.

I will now explain the mode used in the Karṇáṭaka country. This is taught in the Sabari, or code of necromancy.

In the midst of a temple sacred to Garuḍa (the hawk) make white marks with earth, and erect a magic figure, and on a Sunday you must therein place an image, holding it in your left hand.

"Therein sit with your face to the south and use the following spell—[which is omitted.]

But this spell must be delivered by the Teacher: unless delivered by him it is powerless and therefore I will not write it.

Another spell. "O Mighty queen of demons, who inhabitest the cemetery! come, approach! handmaid of Çiva, who devourest the buffalo." [Magic syllables, devoid of sense.]

Let the above spell be used for one day and night in a cemetery, and the awful goddess shall verily appear to thee in the shape of a buffalo.

This spell will give the power over ghosts. It is marvellous and most holy (loka-pávanam ).