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Dhātrīpūjana
ms_coll_390item_2794 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
A vidhi text praising God Dāmodara, a form of Viṣṇu, and Goddess Rādhā, a form of the Divine Mother. The text also discusses the rituals performed during the pūjā, along with the accompanying mantras. It offers praise to the various names and forms of God Dāmodara and Goddess Rādhā. ( Written in 9–10 lines per leaf.; Colophon: iti dhātrīpūjanaṃ // (f. 1b).; Mistakes blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins.)
Dhātupāṭha (Siddhāntakaumudī sequence)
ms_coll_390item_1762 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This is a Dhātupāṭha text—an index of Sanskrit root verbs—which follows the Siddhāntakaumudī sequence for its indexing. The manuscript contains the list of root verbs from bhvādaya up to ajantā (though five root verbs are missing at the end, the final verb of this section is mentioned). This system of Dhātupāṭha belongs to the Pāṇinian grammatical tradition introduced by Pāṇini, and it is believed that the meanings were given by Bhīmasena. (NCC. Vol.9. p. 287)The manuscript itself is complete, but the text is incomplete. (Written in 11 lines per leaf.; 7 leaves foliated 1–6, [7], upper left and lower right verso.; Mistakes blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins.)
Dhaumyakṛtastotra
ms_coll_390item_381 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
A stotra text composed in dialogue form between Vaiśampāyana, Yudhiṣṭhira, Janamejaya, and Dhaumya. In the text, Dhaumya, a great sage, elucidates the stotra praising Sūrya, the Sun God. The text contains 87 verses. The scribe was Jagannātha Bhaṭa Pāṭhaka, son of Viṭṭhala Bhaṭa. (Written in 7 lines per leaf.; 15 leaves foliated 1–15, upper left and lower right verso. Mistakes crossed out in black or red; verse numbers highlighted in red throughout; vertical margins marked with thick red line; cover page decorated with floral pattern within an inner rectangle framed by thick red lines (f. 1a).)
Dhuṇḍirāja
ms_coll_390item_2754 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
A stotra composed of eight verses praising the god Gaṇeśa. The text ends with a salutation to Dhuṇḍirāja, another name of Gaṇeśa. (Correct spelling would be Ḍhuṇḍhirāja.; Written 14 lines total.; Good condition. Written on yellow paper. Right edge badly torn. Mistakes are covered over with yellow or blotched out with black. One marginal correction.)
Dhūrtasvāmibhāṣyaṭīkā (Sub commentary on Dhūrtasvāmin's commentary on the Āpastambaśrautasūtra)
ms_coll_390item_102 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
Dhūrtasvāmibhāṣyatīkā is a sub-commentary (tīkā) of Kauśikarāma on Dhūrtasvāmin's commentary (bhāṣya) of the Āpastambaśrautasūtra which is a Dharmaśāstra text. The manuscript contains Soma prayoga, Agnihoutra parayoga. This manuscript is written in 7–9 lines per folio. Alternate title Somerāmāṃḍārabhāṣya present in colophon (f. 287b) along with date and scribe. Mistakes are covered with yellow, white, or blacked out. Some corrections in the margins.
Dhvajāropaṇa
ms_coll_390item_1405 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
The work Dhvajāropaṇa deals with the ceremonial ritual of hoisting or installing a flag on a temple. The text also prescribes the recitation of specific mantras during various stages of the ceremony, emphasizing their ritual and symbolic importance. In addition, the manuscript mentions auspicious symbols that should appear on the flag, such as Garuḍa (the eagle), the Cakra (discus), and the Vṛṣa (bull), each of which holds religious significance. Title is taken from incipit (f. 1a). The manuscript written in 8 lines per leaf.; 3 leaves are foliated 1-3, upper left and lower right verso. Mistakes are blacked out.
Dhyānadīpa
ms_coll_390item_899 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This text is on Advaita Vedanta philosophy. It is composed by Vidyāraṇya (also known as Madhava). Dhyānadīpa is the ninth chapter of the Pañcadaśī text. The text is with the commentary of Rāmakṛṣṇa (1380–1480 A.D.) who is disciple of Vidyāraṇya and Bhāratītīrtha and grand-disciple of Vidyātīrtha.This cahpter describes, A person who sincerely studies this chapter on meditation understands everything without confusion. All his doubts disappear, and he remains steadily devoted to meditating on Brahman (the Supreme Reality). This manuscript is written in 13–16 lines per folio. Cover and back page both contain title. Title also present in colophon (f.20a), Alternate commentary title Dhyānaṭīkā from commentary colophon. There are double red vertical margins present on each side of the folio. Mistakes are covered vith yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables, words highlighted with red. According to the Penn. cataloguer, the scribe is Janārdana Tāhmaṇakara, based on Ms. Coll. 390; Item 903 (f. 3a), Ms. is dated śaka 1772 (1850 C.E), based on Ms. Coll. 390; Item 890 (f. 1a) and Item 893 (f. 9a). The Ms. was originally part of a larger manuscript that was divided into parts before its purchase, but sold together with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 890, 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 896, 897, 898, 900, 902, 903, 904 and 905 (all accessible on the UPenn. site).
Dhyānadīpa
ms_coll_390item_1039 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This text is on Advaita Vedanta philosophy. It is composed by Vidyāraṇya (also known as Madhava). Dhyānadīpa is the ninth chapter of the Pañcadaśī text. The text is with the commentary of Rāmakṛṣṇa (1380–1480 A.D.) who is disciple of Vidyāraṇya and Bhāratītīrtha and grand-disciple of Vidyātīrtha.This cahpter describes, A person who sincerely studies this chapter on meditation understands everything without confusion. All his doubts disappear, and he remains steadily devoted to meditating on Brahman (the Supreme Reality). This manuscript is written in 10–12 lines per folio. Cover page is blank. Title present in colophon (f. 14b). 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 Nārāyaṇa based on (Ms. Coll. 390; Item 1035, f. 3a), The Ms. is dated śaka 1766 (1844) based on (Ms. Coll. 390; Item 1045, f. 3a) along with former owner Raṅganātha Marāṭhe, son of Mayūreśvara. According to Penn. cataloguer the Ms. was formerly part of a larger manuscript along with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044 and 1045.
Dhyānadīpa
ms_coll_390item_1048 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
This text is on Advaita Vedanta philosophy. It is composed by Vidyāraṇya (also known as Madhava). Dhyānadīpa is the ninth chapter of the Pañcadaśī text. The text is with the commentary of Rāmakṛṣṇa (1380–1480 A.D.) who is disciple of Vidyāraṇya and Bhāratītīrtha and grand-disciple of Vidyātīrtha. This cahpter describes, A person who sincerely studies this chapter on meditation understands everything without confusion. All his doubts disappear, and he remains steadily devoted to meditating on Brahman (the Supreme Reality). This manuscript is written in 6–9 lines per folio. Cover and back page contains title. Title also present in colophon (f. 36a). Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Scribe is Bhaguvāsara based on (Ms. Coll. 390; Item 1050, f. 7a), and the date is saṃvat 1843 (1786) based on (Ms. Coll 390; Item 1050, f. 7b). According to Penn. cataloguer the Ms. was formerly part of a larger manuscript that was copied by two or three scribal hands and includes Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1046, 1047, 1049, 1050 and 1051.
Dinakaradyota
ms_coll_390item_767 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
the text Dinakaradyota is based on Dharmaśāstra. The text conitains topics like Tithi, Malamāsa, Sapinḍīkaraṇa, Hindu months rituals(Caitra- Phālguna), Gotra pravaranirṇaya. The author is the Son of Rāmakṛṣṇa Bhaṭṭa, grandson of Nārāyaṇa Bhaṭṭa, great-grandson of Rāmeśvara Bhaṭṭa; his son Gāgābhaṭṭa, also known as Viśveśvara, is said to have been the guru of the Marathi king Śivāji. According to the Penn. cataloguer wrapping notes contain Dinakarabhaṭṭa is an alias of Gāgābhaṭṭa, which differs from the identification elsewhere of Gāgābhaṭṭa as the son of Dinakarabhaṭṭa.This Ms. is written in 10–11 lines per folio. Back page contains title. Title also present in colophon (f. 99b). Alternate title Dinakaroddyota in table of contents in colophon (f.3b). There are triple vertical margins present on each side of the folio. Mistakes covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections in the margins. Significant syllables and words robbed with orange power for highlighting. The Ms. is dated in (f. 100a ) along with the scribe.
Dīpadāna
ms_coll_390item_415 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
The work Dīpadāna forms an integral part of the Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga, which is a tantric ritual system. The Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga belongs to the tantric tradition and outlines specific ritual practices associated with the worship of Kārtavīryrjuna. The manuscript provides a detailed explanation of the Sādhanā-krama, that is, the systematic procedure and stages involved in performing the worship of Kārtavīryārjunana. It consists Bīja mantras,Gāyatrī mantra. Among them, Dīpadāna holds particular significance within the Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga. This manuscript is written in 10 lines per folio. Cover and back page are blank. Title present in colophon (f. 11a). Mistakes are covered with yellow. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder. The Ms. was formerly housed with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 413, 414, 416 and 417 according to Penn. cataloguer.
Dīpaprayogaratnākara
ms_coll_390item_589 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgarī
The text Dīpaprayogaratnākara comprises a wide range of ritual practices associated with the dīpa (lamp). It includes detailed prescriptions for dīpadāna rituals to be performed on specific tithis, as well as rituals distinguished by the number of lamps offered. The text also contains the Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga, which incorporates bīja mantras and the Gāyatrī mantra as integral ritual elements. Within the framework of the Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga (19b), dīpadāna assumes particular ritual and symbolic significance. Title is taken from marginal abbreviations throughout. The manuscript written in 8–11 lines per leaf.; 36 leaves are foliated, irregular contemporary foliation, upper left and lower right verso.; Mistakes are covered over in yellow or blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins; significant syllables, words, or phrases highlighted in red throughout; vertical margins marked with double red line.; Notes on paper and bindings or wrappings.