Satyanārāyaṇakathā

A vrata text explaining the pūjā rituals related to Lord Satyanārāyaṇa is presented in the form of a dialogue between Sūta, a Brāhmaṇa, Nārāyaṇa, Śatānanda, a Rājā, a Sādhu, and a Tāpasa. This manuscript is composed in four chapters: Prathama (f. 1b–7a); Dvitīya (f. 7a–12b); Tṛtīya (f. 13a–17b); Caturtha (f. 17b–22b) In the colophon, the text is mentioned as being part of the Itihāsasamuccaya. This manuscript mentions two different eras to indicate its date: 1909 Vikrama Saṃvat and 1774 Śaka Saṃvat (corresponding to 1852 CE). This Ms. is written in 8 lines per folio. Cover and back page contain title which are enclosed in a red restangle and double horizontal and vertical margins creating a frame. Title also present in colophon (f.23a). There are 2 double red vertical margins present on each side of the folio. The double Pūrṇavirāma (full stop) style vertical brackets are in red. Mistakes are covered with yellow. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting which also appears pink at places.