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Āśvalāyanasmṛti
ms_coll_390item_1642 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanasmṛti (Adhyāya 1–12) is a Smṛti text based on Ṛgvedic literature. The text is attributed to Āśvalāyana. It deals with Vedic/ Hindu rituals, Hindu codex, Hindu saṃskāras and traditional customs based on Ṛgvedic canon. The texts verses are generally divided into 24 Adhyāyas (chapters). This Ms. lacks a colophon. This Ms. is written in 10–11 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. There are quadruple black vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are blacked out. The Ms. is dated around or after 1753 based on a related manuscript with the same scribe and owner Ms. Coll. 390; Item 1641 in (f. 32a).
Āśvalāyanasmṛti (Adhyāya 1-12)
ms_coll_390item_1651 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanasmṛti (Adhyāya 1–12) is a Smṛti text based on Ṛgvedic literature. The text is attributed to Āśvalāyana. It deals with Vedic/ Hindu rituals, Hindu codex, Hindu saṃskāras and traditional customs based on Ṛgvedic canon. The texts verses are generally divided into 24 Adhyāyas (chapters). This Ms. contains only 12 Adhyāyas. Adhyāya 1 from (f.1b-6b), Adhyāya 2 from (f.6b-7b), Adhyāya 3 from (f.7b-10b), Adhyāya 4 from (f.10b–11b), Adhyāya 5 from (f.11b–14a), Adhyāya 6 in (f.14b–15b), Adhyāya 7 in (f.15b–17a), Adhyāya 8 from (f.17a–19a), Adhyāya 9 from (f.19a–22b), Adhyāya 10 from (f.22a–24a), Adhyāya 11 from (f.24a–27a) Adhyāya 12 from (f.27a–30b). This Ms. is written in 11 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. There are triple or quadruple black vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra
ms_coll_390item_50 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra is a Kalpaśāstra text used to perform various Vedic rituals, rites, ceremonies like Darśapūrṇamāsā yāga, Agnihotra, Niruddha, Paśuva, Agniṣṭoma etc. It is a Smṛti text based on the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa of the Ṛgveda. It is part of the 6 Vedāṅgas (Imagined body parts of the Vedic texts in the form of a person that is Vedapuruṣa) which are listed as Chanda (Feet of the Vedas), Kalpa (Hands), Jyotiṣa (Eyes), Nirukta (Ears), Śikṣā (Nose), Vyākaraṇa (Mouth). It is basically a manual which gives details on how to perform Vedic rituals which generally requires commentaries for proper understanding of the text. The text is divided into 12 Adhyāya (chapters). This Ms. contains two parts first part contains the first six chapters and the second contains the remaining six out of the 12. Part 1; Adhyāya 1 from (f.1b–13b), Adhyāya 2 from (f. 13–33b), Adhyāya 3 from (f.33b–47b), Adhyāya 4 from (f.47b–61b), Adhyāya 5 from (f.61b–80a), Adhyāya 6 from (f.80a–92b). Part 2; Adhyāya 7 from (f.1b–12b), Adhyāya 8 from (f.12b–27b), Adhyāya 9 from (f.27b–36a), Adhyāya 10 from (f.36b–43b), Adhyāya 11 from (43b–48a), Adhyāya 12 from (48a–58a). This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. Title present in colophan of both parts. Thare are double black vertical margins present on each side of the folio. The are red word divisions. Mistakes are covered with yellow. Some marginal corrections are present.
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra (Adhyāya 4, 11-12)
ms_coll_390item_2050 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra (Adhyāya 4, 11–12) is a Kalpaśāstra text used to perform various Vedic rituals, rites, ceremonies. It is a Smṛti text based on the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa of the Ṛgveda. It is part of the 6 Vedāṅgas (Imagined body parts of the Vedic texts in the form of a person that is Vedapuruṣa) which are listed as Chanda (Feet of the Vedas), Kalpa (Hands), Jyotiṣa (Eyes), Nirukta (Ears), Śikṣā (Nose), Vyākaraṇa (Mouth). This Ms. contains the Adhyāya (chapter) 4 from (f.1a–9b) of part 1, Adhyāya 11 from (f.1a–7a) and Adhyāya 12 from (f7a–16b) of part 3. Adhyāya 4 contains rituals for the funeral rites and cremation of the deceased person. Adhyāya 11 contains offerings and procedures for Vedic fire rituals. Adhyāya 12 gives instructions for sacraficial rituals like the offerings and the sacrificial site. This Ms. is written in 7–9 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 16b). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra (Adhyāya 2-6)
ms_coll_390item_18 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra (Adhyāya 2–6) is a Kalpaśāstra text used to perform various Vedic rituals, rites, ceremonies. It is a Smṛti text based on the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa of the Ṛgveda. It is part of the 6 Vedāṅgas (Imagined body parts of the Vedic texts in the form of a person that is Vedapuruṣa) which are listed as Chanda (Feet of the Vedas), Kalpa (Hands), Jyotiṣa (Eyes), Nirukta (Ears), Śikṣā (Nose), Vyākaraṇa (Mouth). This Ms. contains the Adhyāyas (chapters) 2–6. Adhyāya 2 from (f.16a-37a), Adhyāya 3 from (f.37a–52b), Adhyāya 4 from (f.52b–67a), Adhyāya 5 from (67a–84b), Adhyāya 6 from (85a–97a). This Ms. lacks a beginning. This Ms. is written 7–11 lines per folio. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. The text contains red metric accents. Some folios written in different hand. Some marginal corrections both by scribe and by another hand. Some folios have been treatad with yellow turmeric powder.
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra pūrvaṣaṭkavṛtti (Super commentary on Devasmin's commentary on Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra)
ms_coll_390item_63 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra pūrvaṣaṭkavṛtti is a super commentary by Nārayāṇa on Devasmin's commentary the Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra is a Kalpaśāstra text used to perform various Vedic rituals, rites, ceremonies. It is a Smṛti text based on the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa of the Ṛgveda. It is part of the 6 Vedāṅgas (Imagined body parts of the Vedic texts in the form of a person that is Vedapuruṣa) which are listed as Chanda (Feet of the Vedas), Kalpa (Hands), Jyotiṣa (Eyes), Nirukta (Ears), Śikṣā (Nose), Vyākaraṇa (Mouth). The main text is divided into 12 Adhyāyas (chapters). Pūrvaṣaṭka is the 1st part of the main text which contains the starting six chapters. This Ms. only contains the commentary. This Ms. is written in 11 lines per folio. The Ms. is dated 1876 Saṃvata, Bhaumavāsara, the 6th day of Āṣādha (1819 CE, Tuesday, June–July) in (f.118b) along with scribe Jaganātha Bhaṭṭa.
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra Uttaraṣaṭka (Adhyāya 1-5)
ms_coll_390item_2763 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanaśrautasūtra Uttaraṣaṭka (Adhyāya 1–5 ) is is a Kalpaśāstra text used to perform various Vedic rituals, rites, ceremonies. It is a Smṛti text based on the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa of the Ṛgveda. It is part of the 6 Vedāṅgas (Imagined body parts of the Vedic texts in the form of a person that is Vedapuruṣa) which are listed as Chanda (Feet of the Vedas), Kalpa (Hands), Jyotiṣa (Eyes), Nirukta (Ears), Śikṣā (Nose), Vyākaraṇa (Mouth). The text is divided into 12 Adhyāyas (chapters). Uttaraṣaṭka is the 2nd part of the text which contains the last six chapters. This Ms. contains Adhyāya 1 from (f.1b–12b), Adhyāya 2 from (f.12b–27b), Adhyāya 3 from (f.27b–36b), Adhyāya 4 from (36b–44b), Adhyāya 5 is present incomplete from (45a–48b). This Ms. lacks an ending. This Ms. is written in 8 lines per folio. Cover page contains title enclosed in a ornamentally decorated frame with vines amnd flowers. Title also present in internal colophon (f. 44b). There are double or triple red vertical margins on each side of the folio. The text contains red metric accents. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
Aitareya Āraṇyaka
ms_coll_390item_30 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Aitareya Āraṇyaka is part of the Āraṇyaka literature which dvelve into philosophical interpretation of rituals mentioned in the Brāhmaṇa literature composed by Ṛṣi (sages) in the forest. It is based on the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa belonging to the Śākala śākhā of the Ṛgvedic literature. The Aitareya Āraṇyaka is divided into five Āraṇyaka which are further divided into Adhyāyas (chapters). The 4th, 5th and 6th Adhyāya of the 2nd Āraṇyaka are known as the Aitareyopaniṣad. This Ms. contains Āraṇyaka 1; Adhyāya 1 from (f.2b–6b), Adhyāya 2 from (f.6b–11a), Adhyāya 3 from (f.11a–17a), Adhyāya 4 from (f.17a–19a), Adhyāya 5 from (f.19b–22b), Āraṇyaka 2; Adhyāya 1 from (f.22b–26b), Adhyāya 2 from (f.26b–28b), Adhyāya 3 from (f.28b–31b), Adhyāya 4 from (f.31b–33b), Adhyāya 5 from (f.33b-35a), Adhyāya 6 from (f.35a–35b), Āraṇyaka 3; Adhyāya 1 from (f.35b-39a), Adhyāya 2 from (f.39a-43b); Āraṇyaka 4 from (43b-44a), Āśvalāyanasūtra kalpopaniṣad Āraṇyaka 5; Adhyāya 1 from (f.44a–48b), Adhyāya 2 from (f.48b–51b). Adhyāya 3 From (f.51b–54b). This Ms. is written 9–11 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title also present in colophon (f. 54b). Back page contains alternative title enclosed in red horizontal and vertical margins on each side creating a frame. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. Scribe is Ḍhunḍhirājabhaṭṭa Viśvarūpa in (f. 54b).
Āśvalāyanasūtratātparyavyākhyā
ms_coll_390item_1280 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanasūtratātparyavyākhyā is a commentary on a section of the Āśvalāyanasūtra is a Kalpaśāstra text used to perform various Vedic rituals, rites, ceremonies. It is a Smṛti text based on the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa of the Ṛgveda. It is part of the 6 Vedāṅgas (Imagined body parts of the Vedic texts in the form of a person that is Vedapuruṣa) which are listed as Chanda (Feet of the Vedas), Kalpa (Hands), Jyotiṣa (Eyes), Nirukta (Ears), Śikṣā (Nose), Vyākaraṇa (Mouth). The main text is divided into 12 Adhyāyas (chapters).This Ms. is written in 12–14 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 8b). There are triple red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. The Ms. is dated śaka 1729 in (f. 8b). Manuscript is part of a group of manuscripts written by or under the direction of Sadāśiva, along with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1276, 1279, 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, and 1300.
Āśvalāyanopayogī baudhāyana darśapaurṇamāsa prayoga
ms_coll_390item_1316 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanopayogī baudhāyana darśapaurṇamāsa prayoga is a part of Baudhāyana Śrautasūtra which is based on the Kṛṣṇa-Yajuraveda. Āśvalāyana's name is attributed in the text probably to show respect as his Śrautasūtra being older than Baudhāyana. This text describes and outlines the New Moon and Full Moon sacrifices which are considered important vedic rituals through which other rituals are also inintiated. This Ms. lacks a begining. This Ms. is written in 7–9 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 42a). There are double red vertical marins on each side of the folio. The text contains red metric accents. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. The Ms. is dated in (f. 43a).
Āśvalāyanopayogyādhāna prakaraṇa
ms_coll_390item_1319 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Āśvalāyanopayogyādhāna prakaraṇa is a section within Āśvalāyanagṛhyasūtra which is a Kalpaśāstra text used to perform various Vedic/Hindu domestic rituals. This particular section gives details on how to construct fire altar for Vedic fire rituals. This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 53b). There are double red vertical marins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
(Composite Manuscript) 1. Malamāsavrata 2. Aśvatthapūjana
ms_coll_390item_1438 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a composite manuscript containing two texts. The 1st text is Malamāsavrata from (f.1a–2b) in part 1. The text describes rituals and Vratas (observances) specifically for Adhimāsa the extra intercalary month which is added in the Luni-solor calendar. This month is also known as the Malamāsa (impure month) being associated with misfortune and considered inauspicious. The rituals and observances are believed to alleviate such negative associations. Malamāsavrata is drawn from the Bhaviṣyottarapurāṇa. The 2nd text is Aśvatthapūjana from (f.1a) in part2. This text gives details on performing various Hindu rituals and rites around the Peepal or Aśvattha tree (Ficus religiosa). This text also may be drawn from a larger work. This Ms. is written in 9–10 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 4b). There are double black vertical margins on eash side of the folio. Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.