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Anusmṛti
ms_coll_390item_2445 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Anusmṛti also known as Mokṣdharma Parva is the 3rd Part out of the 3 from the 12th Parva (chapter) of the epic Mahābhārata, that is Śānti Parva. There are a total of 18 Parvas in Mahābhārata, Anusmṛti contains 90 Ślokas (metered verses) depending on the edition. The text describes how does one achieve Moksha (liberation of one's 'Ātmana' a type of soul that reincarnates into a new body after the previous body dies) and the importance of remembering the supreme Hindu deity Viṣṇu at death. This Ms. has 9 Speaker introduction titles [1] Śatānīka Uvāca, [2] Śaunaka Uvāca in (f. 1b ); [3] Yudhiṣṭhira Uvāca in (f. 2a); [4] Bhīṣma Uvāca in (f. 2b); [5] Nārada Uvāca in (f. 3a); [6] Bhīṣma Uvāca and [7] Śrībhagavānuvāca Uvāca in (f. 3b); [8] Śrībhagavānuvāca Uvāca title present in (f. 17b); [9] Śaunaka Uvāca is present in Ms. in (f.19b). This Ms. is written in 5 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Back page is blank. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. The full stop style vertical brackets, speaker introduction titles and Ms. title are written in red. This Ms. contains a total of 99 Ślokas. Alternate title Viṣṇudharmottara present in (f. 21a).
Anusmṛti
ms_coll_390item_489 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Anusmṛti also known as Mokṣdharma Parva is the 3rd Part out of the 3 from the 12th Parva (chapter) of the epic Mahābhārata, that is Śānti Parva. There are a total of 18 Parvas in Mahābhārata, Anusmṛti contains 90 Ślokas (metered verses) depending on the edition. The text describes how does one achieve Moksha (liberation of one's 'Ātmana' a type of soul that reincarnates into a new body after the previous body dies) and the importance of remembering the supreme Hindu deity Viṣṇu at death. This Ms. has 5 Speaker introduction titles [1] Śatānīka Uvāca, [2] Śaunaka Uvāca and [3] Nārada Uvāca in (f. 1b), [4] Śrībhagavānuvāca Uvāca in (f. 2a), [5] Vaiśaṃpāyan Uvāca in (f. 9b). This Ms. is written in 7 lines per folio. Cover and back page contains attractive ornamental design in the form of a frame drawn in red. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. The full stop style vertical brackets, speaker introduction titles and Ms. title are written in red. This Ms. contains a total of 74 Ślokas.
Anusmṛtiratna
ms_coll_390item_2388 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Anusmṛtiratna (Anusmṛti) also known as Mokṣdharma Parva is the 3rd Part out of the 3 from the 12th Parva (chapter) of the epic Mahābhārata, that is Śānti Parva. There are a total of 18 Parvas in Mahābhārata, Anusmṛti contains 90 Ślokas (metered verses) depending on the edition. The text describes how does one achieve Moksha (liberation of one's 'Ātmana' a type of soul that reincarnates into a new body after the previous body dies) and the importance of remembering the supreme Hindu deity Viṣṇu at death. This Ms. has Speaker introduction titles [1] Śatānīka Uvāca and [2] Śaunaka Uvāca in (f.2a); [3] Nārada Uvāca and [4] Bhīṣma Uvāca in (f.2b), [5] Śrībhagavānuvāca Uvāca in (f.3a). This Ms. is written in 7 lines per folio. Cover page contains title in which is enclosed in box. The page has 2 double red vertical and horizontal margins on each side of the folio all in red. There are 2 double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. The full stop style vertical brackets, speaker introduction titles and Ms. title are written in red. Mistakes covered with yellow, numbers rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. This Ms. contains a total of 99 Ślokas. Alternate title Viṣṇudharmottara present in (f.19a).
Anusmṛtistotra
ms_coll_390item_2666 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Anusmṛtistotra also known as Mokṣdharma Parva is the 3rd Part out of the 3 from the 12th Parva (chapter) of the epic Mahābhārata, that is Śānti Parva. There are a total of 18 Parvas in Mahābhārata, Anusmṛti contains 90 Ślokas (metered verses) depending on the edition. The text describes how does one achieve Moksha (liberation of one's 'Ātmana' a type of soul that reincarnates into a new body after the previous body dies) and the importance of remembering the supreme Hindu deity Viṣṇu at death. This Ms. has 10 Speaker introduction titles [1] Śatānīka Uvāca, [2] Śaunaka Uvāca, [3] Yudhiṣṭhira Uvāca and [4] Bhīṣma Uvāca in (f. 1b); [5] Nārada Uvāca, [6] Bhīṣma Uvāca and [7] Śrībhagavānuvāca Uvāca in (f. 2a), [8] Bhīṣma Uvāca in (f. 7a). This Ms. is written in 8 lines per folio. Cover and blank page are blank. There are 2 double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. The full stop style vertical brackets, speaker introduction titles and Ms. title are in red. Mistakes rubbed out or covered with yellow. This Ms. contains a total of 104 Ślokas. Alternate title Viṣṇudharmottara present in (f.8a).
Anuvākasaṃkhya
ms_coll_390item_2768 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This text is a supplementary work (pariśiṣṭa) related to the Śukla-Yajurveda and is attributed to Kātyāyana. It contains an index of Vedic rituals and the associated mantras. This Ms. is written in 8–9 lines per folio. Back page is blank. Title present in colophon (f. 4b–5a). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
Apāmārjanastotra
ms_coll_390item_2505 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a stotra text that appears in the Viṣṇu-dharmottara Purāṇa (as mentioned in the colophon, folio 18b). It is composed in the form of a dialogue between Dālabhya and Pulastya. The stotra praises various forms of Lord Viṣṇu and the Sudarśanacakra, the discus weapon of Lord Viṣṇu, which is invoked to purify the mind and body from sickness, evil spirits, and planetary influences. This Ms. is written in 8–11 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain title. Title also present in colophon (f. 18a). Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
Apāmārjanastotra
ms_coll_390item_427 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a stotra text praising Lord Śiva, intended to purify the mind and body from sickness, evil spirits, and planetary influences. It is attributed to Nandi, and its purpose is very similar to the well-known Apāmārjana Stotra, which is dedicated to Lord Viṣṇu. However, the present work is shorter in length and lesser known in comparison to the stotra dedicated to Lord Viṣṇu. This Ms. is written in 9–11 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 2b). Cover page contains Maṅgalavākya. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
Apamṛtyuharastotra
ms_coll_390item_3039 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a stotra text praising Lord Śiva, composed by Mārkaṇḍeya (as mentioned in the colophon, folio 1b). It is believed that chanting this stotra helps dispel the fear of death, promotes good health and longevity, and protects against an accidental death. The text appears to function like an amulet. This Ms. is written in 10 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 1b). Mistakes are blacked out.
Aparādhastotra
ms_coll_390item_456 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a stotra text praising Lord Śiva. The purpose of chanting this stotra is to seek forgiveness for sins and transgressions (aparādha). Since the manuscript is incomplete and the colophon is missing, the exact title of the text is uncertain. However, the incipit refers to it as ‘Aparādhastotra’. This Ms. is written in 9–10 lines per folio. Title present in the begining (f. 1a). Mistakes are blacked out. According to the penn. cataloguer, the Ms. was formerly housed with Ms. Coll. 390: Items 453, 454, 455, and 457 (all accessible on the UPenn. site).
Aparādhastotra
ms_coll_390item_2447 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a stotra text written in 14 verses, praising Lord Śiva. The purpose of chanting this stotra is to seek forgiveness for sins and transgressions (aparādha). The text is attributed to Śaṅkarācārya as its composer. Both the opening and closing folia of the manuscript mention Śiva-aparādhastotra as the title, although the colophon refers to the text as 'Aparādhastotra'. This Ms. is written in 8 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain title. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. The double full stop style vertical brackets are in red.
Aparādhasundarastotra
ms_coll_390item_2473 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a stotra text written in 16 verses, praising Lord Śiva. The purpose of chanting this stotra is to seek forgiveness for sins and transgressions (aparādha). The text is attributed to Śaṅkarācārya as its composer. It is similar to Item 2447, though it includes two additional verses, and the sequence of the verses as well as the titles differ. This Ms. is written in 6 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Back page is blank. Title present in colophon (f. 5a). Folios have been treated with yellow turmeric powder. Mistakes are covered with yellow.
Aparādhasundarastotra
ms_coll_390item_2527 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a stotra text written in 14 verses, praising Lord Śiva. The purpose of chanting this stotra is to seek forgiveness for sins and transgressions (aparādha). The text is attributed to Śaṅkarācārya as its composer. This manuscript contains a commentary titled 'Aparādhasundarastotraṭīkā' (a title taken from the marginal abbreviation), though the incipit refers to the commentary as 'Sundarasyāparādhasyaṭīkā' , and the colophon mentions it as 'Aparādhasundaravyākhyā'. It is similar to Item 2473, though it lacks two verses. This Ms. is written in 6–14 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain title enclosed in double black horizontal and vertical margins creating a frame. Title present in colophon (f. 7a). Title of commentary Aparādhasundarastotraṭīkā present in marginal abbrevations. The text of the commentary is smaller than the main text. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.