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This manuscript appears to be a Buddhist narrative text or avadāna in Nepal Bhasa (Newari) centred on Dhanakara, a wealthy merchant whose life is transformed through Buddhist instruction and devotion. Set within a sacred Buddhist framework associated with Kapilavastu, the narrative emphasizes faith in the Buddha, Dharma, and Saṅgha, the reception of spiritual teachings, and the cultivation of merit and wisdom. The work serves as a didactic account illustrating the Buddhist ideals of devotion, moral conduct, and spiritual awakening through the example of a lay follower named Dhanakara. The subject begins on folio 1 and ends on folio 7; however, no colophon is preserved. In addition, folio 6 is repeated in the manuscript, suggesting a scribal or compilation error. Owing to the absence of a colophon and the repeated folio, the exact title and completeness of the text cannot be determined with certainty. धनकर word already written in left marzin of manuscript.
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