In other cases, this event is marked by applying of collyrium on the eyelashes (Rab gnas kyi cho ga'i tshul, 282r).

The language of this refrain has always struck me: the impurities of the world are likened to anjanu, collyrium or antimony which is at once black and dusty and thus equated with the metaphysical "filth" (malu) one acquires by virtue of worldly involvement.

Nazar na lagai ma pey jai Kad ni bhabhi kajle di dhara Aun bibi hoi siani Wadieji Wadie Keep away the evil eye Draw the collyrium in her eyes, oh sister-in-law Now the girl is mature.

It contains a black paste (made of collyrium and oil) which is exclusively used in tantric contexts.

To that end, all packaging and advertising strategies for its Collyrium Fresh are stressing that the product is pharmacist-recommended.

On day of admission, either eye were subjected to collyrium of normal saline drops followed by instillation of a drop each of topical 4% Lignocaine hcl over both eyes.