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Aparokṣānubhūti

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This is an Advaita Vedānta text, traditionally ascribed to Śaṅkarācārya. This manuscript contains 144 verses of the Aparokṣānubhūti, along with eight additional verses at the end. Its purpose is stated in the first verse: to attain mokṣa (liberation) through understanding the teachings presented in the text. The work also explores the nature of ātman (the self) and Brahman (the Universal Creation), with particular emphasis on the concept of aparokṣānubhūti (self-realisation).

Compared to Item 1139 and Item 1260, this manuscript includes extra verses and preserves the complete work. In total, it contains 152 verses. This Ms. is written in 8–9 lines per folio. Back page is blank. Title present in colophon (f. 12a). Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. There is a floral design doodle at the end of the text (f. 12a).

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