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Gītābhāṣyaṭīkā
ms_coll_390item_906 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Gītābhāṣyaṭīkā is a commentary on the Bhagavadgītā, 3rd part out of the 4, from the 6th Parva (chapter) of the epic Mahābhārata, that is Bhīṣmaparva. They are a total of 18 Parvas. The Bhagavadgītā is more well known as a stand alone text than most other parts of the Mahābhārata because of it's attribution to Kṛiṣṇa and his teachings of Dharma. Because of the text being rich in philosophy it is considered to be like an Upaniṣad mostly by the Vaiṣṇava tradition. The text has elements of Yoga, Sāṃkhya and Vedānta school of Hindu philosophies present in it. The speakers of the verses are given as Dhṛtarāṣṭa, Sañjaya, Arjuna & Śrībhagavāna Uvāca.This Ms. has a treatise on Advaita(non-dualistic) Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy from (f.1b) with commentary till the end. The main text is divided into 18 Adhyāyas(chapters) & 700 Ślokas(metered verses) which are [1] Arjunaviṣadayoga(47 verses) starting from speaker title Dhṛtarāṣṭra Uvāca in (f.7b), [2] Sāṃkhyayoga(72 verses)(f.16a), [3] Karmayoga(43 verses)(f.76A), [4] Jñānkarmasaṅnyāsayoga(42 verses)(f.99A), [5] Karmasaṅnyāsayogā(29 verses)(f.129A), [6] Ātmasaṃyamayoga(47 verses)(f.149a), [7] Jñānavijñānayoga(30 verses)(f.171a), [8] Akṣarabrahmayoga(28 verses)(f.182a), [9] Rājavidyārājaguhyayoga(34 verses)(f.195a), [10] Vibhūtiyoga(42 verses)(f.207a), [11] Viśvasvarūpadarśanayoga(55 verses)(f.217a), [12] Bhaktiyoga(20 verses)(f.234a), [13] Kṣetrakṣatrajñavibhāgayoga(35 verses)(f.242a), [14] Gaṇatrayavibhāgayoga(27 verses)(f.276a), [15] Puruṣottamayoga(20 verses)(f.286a), [16] Daivasurasaṃpadvibhāgayoga(24 verses)(f.295a), [17] Śraddhātrayayoga(28 verses)(f.303a) it ends in (f.309a), Adhyāya no.18 Mokṣasaṃyāsayoga is not present. This Ms. is written 8–20 lines per folio. Cover and back page both contain title. Each adhyāya in the Ms. starts with a title page & ending page. The cover page has a double frame which is ornamentally decorated with vines & flowers in red. There are triple red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes covered with yellow. Additional text written on the margins in some folios. Significant words and syllables rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
Utsarjanopākarma
ms_coll_390item_51 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This Dharmaśāstra text discusses the Vedic rituals of Upākarma and Utsarjana. Upākarma refers to the beginning of Vedic studies, while Utsarjana marks their cessation. These two rituals are associated with the study period of the Vedas, which, according to different sources, varies from five and a half to six and a half months. The text explains the rituals performed during this period (History of Dharmashastras. P V Kane. vol. II part II. p.807). In the colophon, the manuscript mentions that the text is part of the Prayogapārijāta, but the scribe did not mention the author's name. It is possible that the author could be Narasimha. The scribe records his father's name as Govinda Bhaṭṭa, and his own name as Tukaṃ Bhaṭṭa. This Ms. is written in 7–10 lines per folio. Cover & back page both contain title enclosed inside a frame with flowers and vines in red. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. There is additional text in the margins written vertically. The Ms. is dated in (f. 55b).
Jaiminikṛta aśvamedha
ms_coll_390item_2363 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This work is ascribed to Jaimini, one of the disciples of Vyāsa. It is influenced by Vyāsa’s Mahābhārata, specifically the Āśvamedhaparva, but Jaimini’s version focuses more on ritualistic and philosophical aspects. The text contains 68 adhyāyas (chapters) and primarily narrates the episode of the Aśvamedha ritual (horse sacrifice), which was performed by the Pāṇḍavas after the war in Vyāsa’s version. This manuscript contains 5200 verses. The woner of the text was Raghunāthaśāstrīgorehinduḷekara. This Ms. is written in 12–13 lines per folio. Cover page and back page contain title. Title present in colophon (f.191a), begining of the text and marginal abbreviations. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
Caturveda-śruti-sākṣi-vyākhyā
ms_coll_390item_1133 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This text contains ślokas from each of the four Vedas, with two ślokas from each representing their essence. At the beginning of the text, it is mentioned that it presents a “caturveda-śruti-sākṣi-vyākhyā”—an explanation bearing witness to the authority of all four Vedas. The themes of these ślokas strongly resonate with Advaita philosophical thought. This Ms. is written in 11–12 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 2b). There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are blacked out. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
Atharvaṇaśikhānārāyaṇopaniṣad
ms_coll_390item_966 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a short text containing mantras in praise of Lord Nārāyaṇa. It claims to be an Upaniṣad and a part of the Atharvaṇaśikhā. The text is associated with Vaiṣṇava philosophy. Here, Lord Nārāyaṇa is described as the universal principle—a concept similar to that of Brahman in the Upaniṣads. This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 2b). Alternate title Nārāyaṇopaniṣad present in marginal abbreviation. Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
Atharvaṇopaniṣad praśnabhāṣya
ms_coll_390item_1189 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a bhāṣya (commentary) on the Praśnopaniṣad, a major Upaniṣad belonging to the Atharvaveda. The commentator is Śaṃkarācārya, a prominent exponent of Advaita philosophy. He was the son of Śivaguru and the disciple of Govindācārya, who was himself a disciple of Gauḍapāda. Śaṃkarācārya later became the guru of Padmapāda. This work discusses questions related to self-realization, the ātman, Brahman, and the nature of prāṇa, and provides insightful answers. It embodies the core essence of Advaita philosophical thought. The name of the scribe is spelled Viṭṭalarāya-Paiṭṭaṃṇakara; however, it appears the correct name could be Viṭṭhalarāya-Paiṭhāṇakara. The manuscript was owned by Vaijanāthabhaṭṭa Sāmaka, son of Bāṇabhaṭṭa Sāmaka (f. 29b). Vaijanāthabhaṭṭa Sāmaka is noted as the former owner of the manuscript. This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain title. The Ms. is dated in (f. 1a). 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. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
Atharvaśira Upaniṣad
ms_coll_390item_1063 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a short work considered to belong to the Upaniṣad class of texts and is associated with the Atharvaveda. It is written in the form of a discourse between the gods and Rudra. In this text, Rudra is portrayed as Brahman (Universal creaton), and hymns are composed in praise of him. The text is also regarded as a Śaiva scripture. This text also known as Śivātharvaśirṣa. This manuscript is complete, but the text is missing a few verses. This Ms. is written in 6–10 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain title. There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
(Composite Manuscript) 1. Atharvaśiropaniṣad 2.Brahmopaniṣad 3.Śvetāśvataropaniṣad
ms_coll_390item_1236 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a composite manuscript containing three Upaniṣadic texts: Atharvaśīrṣa (f. 1b–9a), Brahmopaniṣad (f. 9a–10b), and Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad (f. 11a–22b). However, the Brahmopaniṣad text in the manuscript matches only the last two verses of the printed edition. These three texts explore the theme of self-realisation with a profound understanding of philosophy and spirituality. This Ms. is written in 8–10 lines per folio. 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. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.
Atharvaśiropaniṣad
ms_coll_390item_1194 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a short work considered to belong to the Upaniṣad class of texts and is associated with the Atharvaveda. It is written in the form of a discourse between the gods and Rudra. In this text, Rudra is portrayed as Brahman (Universal creaton), and hymns are composed in praise of him. The text is also regarded as a Śaiva scripture. This text also known as Śivātharvaśirṣa. This work is similar to Item 1063 but this manuscript contains extra verses and the text is complete. This Ms. is written in 10–11 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title present in colophon (f. 4b). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
Atharvaśiropaniṣad
ms_coll_390item_854 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a short work considered to belong to the Upaniṣad class of texts and is associated with the Atharvaveda. It is written in the form of a discourse between the gods and Rudra. In this text, Rudra is portrayed as Brahman (Universal creaton), and hymns are composed in praise of him. The text is also regarded as a Śaiva scripture. This text also known as Śivātharvaśirṣa. This work is similar to Item 1194. This Ms. is written in 8–9 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title present in colophon (f. 5b). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
Atharvaśīrṣa
ms_coll_390item_2747 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a short work considered to be of the Upaniṣad class of texts, claiming to belong to the Atharvaveda. It contains mantras praising Lord Gaṇeśa and is considered an important text for the Gāṇapatya sects, who worship Lord Gaṇeśa as Brahman (the Universal Creator). This manuscript is incomplete.
Composite manuscript of Upaniṣads
ms_coll_390item_986 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a composite manuscript containing 43 Upaniṣadic texts, including both major and minor Upaniṣads. A few of the texts are incomplete. The contents include: Muṇḍakopaniṣad (f. 1b–8a) Praśnopaniṣad (f. 8a–15a) Brahmavidyopaniṣad (f. 15a–16a) Kṣarikopaniṣad (f. 16a–17b) Unidentified text (f. 17b–18b), likely due to missing folia and the absence of a colophon Atharvaśīrṣopaniṣad (f. 24a–24b); folia between 18b and 24a are missing, so the text is incomplete. This is a hymn in praise of Lord Śiva, and is also referred to as Śivātharva Atharvaśikhopaniṣad (f. 24a–26a); folio 25 is missing, resulting in the loss of a major portion of the text Garbhopaniṣad (f. 26a–28b) Mahopaniṣad (f. 28b–29b) Brahmopaniṣad (f. 29b–33a) Prāṇāgnihotropaniṣad (f. 33a–35b) Māṇḍūkyopaniṣad (text only) (f. 35b–50a) Nīlarudropaniṣad (f. 50a–52a) Nādabindūpanisad (f. 52a–53b) Brahmabindūpanisad (f. 53b–55a) Amṛtabindūpanisad (f. 55a–57b) Dhyānabindūpanisad (f. 57b–58b) Tejabindūpanisad (f. 59a–59b) Yogaśikhopaniṣad (f. 59b–60b) Yogatattvopaniṣad (f. 60b–61b) Saṁnyāsopaniṣad (f. 61b–63b) Āruṇeyopaniṣad (f. 63b–65a) Kaṭhaśruti-Upaniṣad (f. 65a–67b) Piṇḍopaniṣad (f. 67b–68a) Ātmopaniṣad (Ātmāupaniṣad) (f. 68a–69a) Atharvaṇīya-Nārasiṁha-ṣaṭcakropaniṣad (f. 69a–84a) Nṛsiṁhottaratāpanīyopaniṣad (from the Atharvaveda) (f. 84a–96a) Kenoṣitopaniṣad, the 9th chapter of the Talavakāra-Āraṇyaka of the Sāmaveda (f. 96a–105b) Nārāyaṇopaniṣad (f. 106a–107b) Ātmabodhopaniṣad (from the Atharvaveda) (f. 107b–108a) Mahānārāyaṇopaniṣad (from the Yajurveda) (f. 108a–136b) Rāmapūrva-tāpanīyopaniṣad (f. 137a–143a) Rāmopaniṣad-uttara-tāpanīya (f. 143a–147b) Sarvopaniṣad (f. 147b–149b) Haṁsopaniṣad (f. 149b–151a) Paramahaṁsopaniṣad (f. 151a–152b) Ānandavallī (from the Taittirīyopaniṣad) (f. 152b–160b) Kālāgnirudropaniṣad (f. 160b–162a) Gopālatāpanī-uttara (from the Ātharvaṇopaniṣad) (f. 162a–173b) Kṛṣṇopaniṣad (f. 173b–175a) Vāsudevopaniṣad (f. 175a–177a) Gopīcandanopaniṣad (from the Atharvaveda) (f. 177a–179b) Śvetāśvataropaniṣad (f. 179b–188b) Brahmopaniṣad (incomplete) (f. 188b) This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. There are 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.