Arghyapradāna

This is a ritual manual that describes the mantras and the process of worshiping Lord Sūrya. The title of the text means "offering water," and this offering is dedicated to Lord Sūrya. Arghya is a ritual process in which the offeror takes water in their hands, which should be kept in a cupped position. During this process, the offeror chants mantras dedicated to Lord Sūrya. This manuscript contains mantras praising the 12 forms of Sūrya. These mantras are commonly used as the Sūryanamaskāra mantras. Compared to Item 1347, the present manuscript contains a longer text with additional mantras and ritual procedures. This Ms. is written in 9 lines per folio. Cover and back page are both blank. Title present in colophon (f. 9a). Mistakes covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.