Manuscript Digital Library
3,219+ South Asian manuscripts from repositories across the world
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript contains Hanumadāṣṭakastotra. It consists of eight verses, so it is called an āṣṭaka. The text poetically presents the glory and power of deity Hanumān in...
University of Pennsylvania
1897 Vikrama Saṃvat, 1762 Śaka Saṃvat (1840 CE)
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The manuscript consists of Halaṣaṣṭhi Vrata and Kathā taken from the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa. This vrata (observance) is dedicated to Śiva and Pārvatī. The vrata is performed on...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript consists of Halaṣaṣṭhikathā. This vrata (observance) is dedicated to Śiva and Pārvatī. The kathā (story) of the vrata explains that it should be performed...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
ms_coll_390item_2089
This work is a commentary on Tattvacintāmaṇi by Gadādharabhaṭṭācārya (17th–18th century), a post-Śiromani Nyāya philosopher. He was born in Lakshmichapda village, Bogra d...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
ms_coll_390item_2120
It is a treatise on Indian system of logic used for contemplation and study taken from the Nyāya school of philosophy, particularly focusing on the topic of inference (an...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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It is a composite manuscript. Folio (1a–1b) consists of Gurupaddhati Natividhāna taken from the Padmapurāṇa. It explains the characteristics of a Guru and the meaning of...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript consists of various chakra tables related to astrology and their explanations. Folio (1a) contains topics about the Guru (teacher), the characteristics of...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript contains Gurukavaca taken from Āgamasāra. The text is a prayer for guru to protect his divotee. Title is taken from the colophon. Catalogued by Poleman as...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript contains Gurugītā taken from Skanda purāṇa which expresses the importance of a Guru, the concept of a Guru and proper ways to worship the Guru. It is writt...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript contains Gurugītā taken from the Skandapurāṇa, which expresses the importance of Guru, the concept of a Guru and proper ways to worship a Guru. It is writt...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript is written in Marathi language, explaining the greatness of a Guru. It describes the spiritual importance of a Guru, emphasizing the Guru’s role as a guide...
University of Pennsylvania
1700–1850
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The manuscript is outlines Vedic homa sacrifices, to seek blessings from the gods. It involves invoking the deity, making offerings and serving food to the gods through t...