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58 Kururas (a species of bird), Hasas (a species of sparrow vultures, falcons, owls, kites, herons, Bhringarajas (a species of bird), Anjalikamas, Avabhanjanas, Nandimukhas, and such like beasts and birds. The two blades or halves of a Svastika should be welded together by means of a bolt resembling a Masura pulse (lentil) in size, and the handles should be turned inward in the shape of a mace, or an Ankusha. Appliances of this type should be used in extracting any thorn or foreign matter which may have entered into the bones.

Sandanshas tongs are divided into two classes as they are soldered together with or without a bolt. They should he made to measure sixteen fingers in length, and should be used to withdraw any thorn-like substance from below the skin, flesh, veins or nerves.

The Tala Yautras which measure twelve fingers in length, may be divided into two classes as the single Tala and the double Tala. The former resemble the scales of fish in shape, while the latter, according to certain authorities, are made to resemble the entire mouth of a fish of the Bhetuli species. These Yantras are used in extracting splinters from inside the nose, ears and other external channels or passages of the body.

The Nadi Yantras tubular instruments like syringe,