1700–1850

Gurucaramamañjarī

ms_coll_390item_1173 · University of Pennsylvania

Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Devational literature towards Gurus.
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference No. ms_coll_390item_1173
Language Sanskrit
Date 1700–1850

About this Manuscript

The manuscript is written in Marathi language, explaining the greatness of a Guru. It describes the spiritual importance of a Guru, emphasizing the Guru’s role as a guide, teacher, and source of wisdom in the disciple’s life. The text likewise highlights the devotion to Guru-s, the benefits of following the Guru's teachings, and the Guru’s position in spiritual tradition. Title is taken from the colophon (f. 14a), alternate title Caramamañjarī taken from marginal abbreviations. The manuscript is written in 8 lines per leaf. 14 leaves are foliated 1–14, upper left and lower right verso. Mistakes are covered in white or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words highlighted in red throughout.

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ms_coll_390item_1173 · University of Pennsylvania

Catalogue Metadata

Title Gurucaramamañjarī
Alternative Titles Caramamañjarī
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference Number ms_coll_390item_1173
Collection Collection of Indic Manuscripts
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Devational literature towards Gurus.
Date 1700–1850
Place of Origin United States of America
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Devational literature towards Gurus.