Ātmabodha

An Advaita philosophical text composed in 68 ślokas in the Anuṣṭubha metre, along with a commentary—both ascribed to Śaṃkarācārya—this work explores jñānayoga and the knowledge of the Self. Śaṃkarācārya outlines the qualities of a person eligible to follow the path of self-realization. The text also discusses the nature of the world (saṃsāra), māyā, ātman, Brahman (Universal Consciousness), and liberation. The influence of the Upaniṣads is especially prominent throughout. This work is similar to Item 1242. This Ms. is written in 8–12 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Title also present in colophon (f. 13b). Mistakes are covered with yellow or crossed out. Corrections and addition in the margins.