1700–1850
Ajñānavicāra
ms_coll_390item_2423 · University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
About this Manuscript
Ajñānavicāra is a treatise on Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy dealing with nature of Ajñāna (Ignorance) or the false perceptian of reality which needs to be overcome if one wants to achieve mokṣa which is liberation of the Ātman (soul). This Ms. is written in 11–12 lines per folio. Title present in the form of abbreviations in upper left margin on multiple folios. There are triple red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed in orange for highlighting.
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ms_coll_390item_2423 · University of Pennsylvania
Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Ajñānavicāra |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_2423 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Treatise on nature of Ajñāna (Ignorance), Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy, Darśanaśāstra. |
| Date | 1700–1850 |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |
Subjects & Keywords
Treatise on nature of Ajñāna (Ignorance)
Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy
Darśanaśāstra.