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Iśopaniṣad

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The manuscript contains the Īśopaniṣad consisting of a total of 18 verses. 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. Title is taken from the marginal abbreviations. Alternate title Vājasaneyisaṃhitā is taken from the colophon (f. 2b). Manuscript is written in 7–8 lines per leaf. 2 leaves foliated 1–2, upper left and lower right verso.

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