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Anubhūtiprakāśa (Adhyāya 6) is the 6th chapter of the philosophical treatise on Advaita(non-dualistic) Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy composed by Mādhava also known as Vidyāranya. It dvelves into the teachings and essence from the 12 main Upaniṣads. The 6th chapter discusses Para Vidyā (knowledge of Brahman) and Apara Vidyā (Knowledge of the Vedas) and Apara knowledge is not sufficient to remove self ignorance. Para knowledge is adamant to understand the Ātman (self) and the rituals performed using Apara knowledge. There is a commentary by Śivarāmāśrama which further explains these concepts. This Ms. is written in 13–15 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title and commentary title Anubhūtiprakāśavyākhyāna present in colophon (f. 8b). There are double black 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. This Ms. was a part of a larger manuscript with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1227, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1232, and 1233 written by the same scribe.
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