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Iśopaniṣad

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The manuscript contains the complete text of Iśopaniṣad. The upaniṣad contains teachings like understanding the nature of self (Ātman) and ultimate reality (Brahman), realising the difference between knowledge (Jñāna) and ignorance (Ajñāna), with this self realization they should give up all worldly desires and devote themselves exclusively to attain liberation. It is written in 9 lines per leaf. 2 leaves are foliated 1–2, upper left and lower right verso. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins, significant syllables and words highlighted in red throughout; vertical margins marked with double red line. Metrical accents added in red throughout.

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