1700–1850

Gāyatrīmantra

ms_coll_390item_2048 · University of Pennsylvania

Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Veda
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference No. ms_coll_390item_2048
Language Sanskrit
Date 1700–1850

About this Manuscript

A bhāṣya (commentary) on the Gāyatrī mantra of the Ṛgveda, attributed to Śaṃkarācārya. In this text, the commentator explains the Gāyatrī mantra from the perspective of Advaita philosophy. This Ms. is written in 8–9 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 3b). 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.

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Catalogue Metadata

Title Gāyatrīmantra
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference Number ms_coll_390item_2048
Collection Collection of Indic Manuscripts
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Veda
Date 1700–1850
Place of Origin United States of America
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

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Veda