Anubhūtiprakāśa (Adhyāya 2)

Anubhūtiprakāśa (Adhyāya 2) is the 2nd chapter of the philosophical treatise on Advaita(non-dualistic) Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy composed by Mādhava also known as Vidyāranya. It dvelves into the teachings and essence from the 12 main Upaniṣads. The 2nd chapter is based on the concepts from the Taittirya Upaniṣad. The text explains the 4th state of consciousness where the ultimate reality Brahman is realized which is beyond the 3 common states walking, dreaming and deep sleep. There is a commentary by Śivarāmāśrama which further explains these concepts. This Ms. is written in 13–15 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title and commentary title Anubhūtiprakāśavyākhyāna present in colophon (f. 13b). There are double black vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. This Ms. was a part of a larger manuscript with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1227, 1229, 1230, 1231, 1232, and 1233 written by the same scribe.