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Bālātripurasundarīstotra
ms_coll_390item_446 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Bālātripurasundarīstotra is a tantric text with elements of Śāktaism and Kashmiri Śaivism dedicated to the deity Bālā Tripurasundarī, a youthful and powerfull form of the goddess Tripurasundarī. The stotra describes the form of the godess. The text is commonly used for worship to get blessings from the deity for prosperity and happiness. In this text the main stotra starts from (f.2a) there are six verses with the lost being ceremonial. The verses in the begining are ceremonial verses. This Ms. is written in 7–8 lines per folio. Title present in the begining of the text. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out.
Battīsīpaurṇimāvratodyāpana
ms_coll_390item_1423 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Battīsīpaurṇimāvratodyāpana is a part of a larger work Bhaviṣyapurāṇa from its Uttara parva. The text contains rituals, vratas (observances)and pūjās (prayers) dedicated to various deities to be performed on a full moon night. It is performed to remove or redeem a person from past sins or transgressions. It is also believed to help in obtaining of fruits like happiness and prosparity. This Ms. is written in 9–11 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 2b). Mistakes are blacked out. There are double red vertical margins present on each side.
Battīssīvratakathā
ms_coll_390item_1674 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Battīśīvratakathā is a part of a larger work Brahmāṇḍapurāṇa. The text contains rituals, vratas (observances) and pūjās (prayers) dedicated particularly to Hindu deity Śiva in the Tryaṃbaka (Three-eyed one) form and also his son Gaṇeśa (elephant head deity) commonly kept during festival time. Udyāpana is also mentioned in the text which means the completion of the observances kept which are believed to give prosparity or happiness. This Ms. is written in 9 lines per 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.
Baṭukabhairavastotra
ms_coll_390item_2480 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baṭukabhairavastotra is a part of a larger tantric work Rudrayāmalatantra. There is another text with the same name which is actually part of the Viśvasāratantra. The hymns of the text is dedicated to Baṭukabhairava, a benevolent form of supreme deity Lord Śiva. The text is recited for both material gains and spiritual gains. The text is believed to give protection from negative energies and spirits as well as increase intelligence. This Ms. is written in 5–8 lines per folio. Cover page contains a red circle drawn like a floral diagram enclosed in a frame. Title present in colophon (f. 22b). There are double red vertical margins presentd on each side of the folio.
Baṭukadīpadānaprakāra
ms_coll_390item_1967 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baṭukadīpadānaprakāra is a part of a larger tantric work Rudrayāmalatantra. The hymns of the text is dedicated to Baṭukabhairava, a benevolent form of supreme deity Lord Śiva. The text is recited for both material gains and spiritual gains. The text is believed to give protection from negative energies and spirits as well as increase intelligence. This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 2b). Alternate title Baṭukadīpadānavidhi present in begining of the text (f. 1a). There are double red vertical margins present 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.
Baudhāyanacarakasautrāmaṇīvyākhyā
ms_coll_390item_1282 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baudhāyanacarakasautrāmaṇīvyākhyā is part of a larger work Baudhāyana-śrautasūtra which is a Kalpaśāstra text based on the Taittirīya śākhā of the Kṛṣṇa-Yajuraveda. The text is used to perform various Vedic rituals, rites and ceremonies for expelling evil or averting bad omens. This Ms. is written in 11–13 lines per folio. Back page contains title. There are triple red vertical margins present on each side of the folio. Mistakes 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 part of a group of manuscripts written by or under the direction of Sadāśiva, along with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1276, 1279, 1280, 1281, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, 1300.
Baudhāyanadarśapūrṇamāsacāturmāsyavihāra
ms_coll_390item_1293 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baudhāyanadarśapūrṇamāsacāturmāsyavihāra is a supplementary text based on Baudhāyana's dharmaśāstra text used to perform the New Moon and Full Moon sacrifices which are considered important vedic rituals through which other rituals are also inintiated. This Ms. is written in 12-13 lines per folio. There are double red vertical margins present on each side of the folio. Mistakes 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 part of a group of manuscripts written by or under the direction of Sadāśiva, along with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1276, 1279, 1280, 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1292, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, and 1300.
Baudhāyanadarśapūrṇamāsaprayoga
ms_coll_390item_120 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baudhāyanadarśapūrṇamāsaprayoga is a part of a larger work Baudhāyana-śrautasūtra which is a Kalpaśāstra text based on the Taittirīya śākhā of the Kṛṣṇa-Yajuraveda. The text is a manual to perform the New Moon and Full Moon sacrifices which are considered important vedic rituals through which other rituals are also inintiated. This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Alternate title Baudhāyanakṛtadarśapaurṇamāsaprayoga present in colophon (f. 51b). Mistakes 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 saṃvat 1875 and śaka 1740 kārttikavadya 3 (Monday, 16 November 1818 A.D.) (f. 51a).
Baudhāyanakāṭhakacayanaprayoga
ms_coll_390item_1290 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baudhāyanakāṭhakacayanaprayoga is a part of a larger work Cayanaprayoga compiled by Vāsudeva. The text is based on Baudhāyana's dharmaśāstra texts. It is a priest manual for performing various Vedic rituals and sacrifices. This Ms. is written in 10–14 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain Title in one of the rectangular frames. Title present in colophon (f. 8a). There are triple red vertical margins present 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.
Baudhāyanamatānusārīsomabhakṣa
ms_coll_390item_1279 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baudhāyanamatānusārīsomabhakṣa is part of a larger work Baudhāyana-śrautasūtra which is a Kalpaśāstra text based on the Taittirīya śākhā of the Kṛṣṇa-Yajuraveda. The text describes and outlines vedic rituals in particular the soma sacrafice in which soma a powerful drink is offered to the deities, the Hotṛ priest performing the sacrafice also has to drinks soma in a small amount as part of the ritual. This Ms. is written in 11–16 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title present in colophon (f. 6b). There are triple red vertical margins present 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 a part of a group of manuscripts written by or under the direction of Sadāśiva, along with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1276 1280, 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, 1300.
Baudhāyanavihārakārikā
ms_coll_390item_1281 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baudhāyanavihārakārikā is a part of a larger work Baudhāyana-śrautasūtra which is a Kalpaśāstra text based on the Taittirīya śākhā of the Kṛṣṇa-Yajuraveda. The text deals with various domestic rituals, rites and ceremonies to expell evil or avert bad omens. This Ms. is written in 11–12 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 3b) and in the top margin of (f.1a). 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 part of a group of manuscripts written by or under the direction of Sadāśiva, along with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1276, 1279, 1280, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, 1300.
Baudhāyanayajñatantrapaśuprayoga
ms_coll_390item_1297 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Baudhāyanayajñatantrapaśuprayoga is a part of a larger work Baudhāyana-śrautasūtra which is a Kalpaśāstra text based on the Taittirīya śākhā of the Kṛṣṇa-Yajuraveda. The text deals with Vedic rituals and rites in particular sacrifice of domestic animals which are offered to the deities and also used for consumption. This Ms. is written in 10–12 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain title inclosed in 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. Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1276, 1279, 1280, 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1298, 1299, 1300.