Vasudharā-aṣṭottara-śataka and Collection of six Dhāraṇīs

The manuscript contains one Buddhist stotra text and six Dhāraṇī text.: Vasudharā-aṣṭottara-śataka (f.1b–4b): This text contains verses of salutation to the goddess Vasudharā. Vajravidāraṇa-nāma-hṛdaya-dhāraṇī (f.5a–8a): This text contains spells praising the god Vajra. Gaṇapati-hṛdaya-nāma-dhāraṇī (f.8b–11b): This text begins with a story in which Lord Buddha resides in Rājagṛha and gives lessons to his closest disciple, Ānanda (Dhāraṇī Sūtras, Gergely Hidas). Uṣṇiṣa-vijayānāma-dhāraṇī (f.12a–16b): This text contains mystical mantras bearing the name of Uṣṇiṣavijayā. These mantras were passed from Buddha Amitāyus to Avalokiteśvara. It is believed that these mantras are effective in curing diseases and promoting long life (Mitra, 1985, p. 267). Māricī-nāma-devatā-hṛdaya-dhāraṇī (f.16b–19b): The name Māricī means "darkness-destroyer." It is believed that merely hearing her name grants one her qualities. Lord Buddha revealed this teaching to his disciples while residing in Jetavana in Śrāvastī. This text contains charms for self-preservation. (Mitra, 1985, p. 174). Parṇṇaśavarī-nāma-dhāraṇī (f.19b–22a): Parṇṇaśavarī is a demi-goddess or demoness who wears leaves. This text contains many mystical terms and is believed to offer protection from evil and accidents. (Mitra, 1882, p. 176). Graha-mātṛkā-nāma-dhāraṇī (f.22a–25b): This text includes śānti-svastyayana, graha-pūjā mantras, and other rituals. The manuscript contains an illustration of Graha-mātṛkā on folio 22a.