Homakriyā tathā Mahāvali
eap_67616015 · N/A
Introduction
About this Manuscript
Homakriyā tathā Mahābali Pūjā Manuscript is a ritual text describing the performance of fire rites (homa) conducted for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the yajamāna (patron). The manuscript outlines the liturgical procedures and offerings performed by the Vajrācārya priest for the accumulation of merit and the welfare of the upāsaka. Folios 002–012 describe the core fire ritual, including invocations and offerings directed to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Dharmapālas, and other deities. Folios 014–028 provide detailed instructions for offerings made to the Aṣṭamātṛkās, Aṣṭabhairavas, and various deities residing in the terrestrial, celestial, and subterranean realms. The text reflects a comprehensive ritual framework aimed at ensuring merit generation and auspicious outcomes for the patron through established Vajrayāna liturgical practice.
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Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Homakriyā tathā Mahāvali |
| Repository | N/A |
| Reference Number | eap_67616015 |
| Collection | Kenneth G. Zysk Indological Collection |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Nepālākṣara |
| Subject Classification | Ritual Text |
| Date | Date not listed |
| Place of Origin | Nepal |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |