1700–1850
Atharvaśiropaniṣad
ms_coll_390item_1194 · University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
About this Manuscript
This is a short work considered to belong to the Upaniṣad class of texts and is associated with the Atharvaveda. It is written in the form of a discourse between the gods and Rudra. In this text, Rudra is portrayed as Brahman (Universal creaton), and hymns are composed in praise of him. The text is also regarded as a Śaiva scripture. This text also known as Śivātharvaśirṣa. This work is similar to Item 1063 but this manuscript contains extra verses and the text is complete. This Ms. is written in 10–11 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title present in colophon (f. 4b). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
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Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Atharvaśiropaniṣad |
| Alternative Titles | Atharvaśira Upaniṣad, Śivātharvaśirṣa |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_1194 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Minor Upaniṣad literature, Śaivism school of Hindu philosophy, Hindu rituals for supreme deity Śiva in form of Rudra, Darśanaśāstra |
| Date | 1700–1850 |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |
Subjects & Keywords
Minor Upaniṣad literature
Śaivism school of Hindu philosophy
Hindu rituals for supreme deity Śiva in form of Rudra
Darśanaśāstra
