Dīpaṅkaramāhātmya

The word “Dīpaṅkarayā” is written in the margin of the manuscript. Since Nepalese manuscripts commonly record the title of the text or section in the margin, this suggests that the work is associated with Dīpaṅkara Buddha or a narrative devoted to him. The colophon reads: “Iti Śrī Kavitāvadāne Sarvānanda-janmani Piṇḍapātra-pradāna-māhātmya-sampūrṇam.” This indicates that the text forms part of the Kavitāvadāna and concerns the Piṇḍapātra-pradāna-māhātmya, in connection with the birth story of a figure named Sarvānanda. The manuscript appears to be a Buddhist avadāna narrative associated with Dīpaṅkara Buddha, emphasizing the spiritual merit of charitable giving. As part of the Kavitāvadāna, it recounts the story of Sarvānanda and illustrates the karmic benefits derived from the donation of an alms bowl (piṇḍapātra).