Dīpadāna

The work Dīpadāna forms an integral part of the Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga, which is a tantric ritual system. The Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga belongs to the tantric tradition and outlines specific ritual practices associated with the worship of Kārtavīryrjuna. The manuscript provides a detailed explanation of the Sādhanā-krama, that is, the systematic procedure and stages involved in performing the worship of Kārtavīryārjunana. It consists Bīja mantras,Gāyatrī mantra. Among them, Dīpadāna holds particular significance within the Kārtavīryārjunana Prayoga. This manuscript is written in 10 lines per folio. Cover and back page are blank. Title present in colophon (f. 11a). Mistakes are covered with yellow. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder. The Ms. was formerly housed with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 413, 414, 416 and 417 according to Penn. cataloguer.