Aṣtottarajapa nāma of Aparīmitā , Arya Aparīmitayū Jñāna dhāraṇī Mantra
eap_79018004 · Saundaryavati Shakya Collection
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About this Manuscript
The manuscript is a devotional text for Amitāyus. The text contains Aṣtottara nāma japa of dhāraṇī From (f.1a – 4b). The (f. 4b – 6a) explains rituals and importance of Aṣtottara japa nāma of Aparīmitā dhāraṇī. And then from (f. 6a – 20b) text having Aparīmitā dhāraṇī Chanting mantras for long life, health and well being. It is often used in Buddhist rituals to pray for the long life, health and well being. The Aparīmitā, also known as Amitāyus, is a revered figure in Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna Buddhism. He embodies the qualities of infinite life, wisdom, and spiritual merit. The handwriting and reading quality are very good, but the page edges are black on all sides. Ending colophone is not available. Last 2 folias are not connected with the main text.
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| Title | Aṣtottarajapa nāma of Aparīmitā , Arya Aparīmitayū Jñāna dhāraṇī Mantra |
| Repository | Saundaryavati Shakya Collection |
| Reference Number | eap_79018004 |
| Collection | Saundaryavati Shakya Collection |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Mantra,Japa. |
| Date | Date not listed |
| Place of Origin | Nepal |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |