Anantavratakathā

Anantavratakathā This Ms. has three parts Anantavratakathā from part 1 (f.1a–9b) The text explains the significance and the procedure of the Anantavrata, an observance with specific rituals dedicated to the Hindu deity Viṣṇu in the form of Ananta. The ritual involves offering of fruits, flowers, leaves and sweets. Chanting of mantras. Tying of a sacred thread. This observance was recommended to Yudhiṣṭhira by Kṛṣn in the epic Mahābhārata narrated in the text. There are also legends mentioned about Suśīlā and ṛṣi kaundinya present. Harinālikathā from Part 2 (f. 1a–6b), Ṛṣi pañcamivrata from Part 3 (f. 1a–5b). They are parts of Bhaviṣyottarapuraṇa. This Ms. is written in 7–10 lines per folio. Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.