Anubhūtiprakāśa (Adhyāya 8)

Anubhūtiprakāśa (Adhyāya 8) is the 8th chapter of the philosophical treatise on Advaita(non-dualistic) Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy composed by Mādhava also known as Vidyāranya. It dvelves into the teachings and essence from the 12 main Upaniṣads. The 8th chapter discusses the nature of Ātman (self) and its distinction from the Mana (mind) and Śarīra (body). It explains the concepts of self realization and the path to Mokṣa (liberation). There is a commentary by Śivarāmāśrama which further explains these concepts. This Ms. is written in 13–15 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. There are double black vertical margins on each side of the folio. 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. This Ms. was a part of a larger manuscript with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1227, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1231, and 1232 written by the same scribe.