Anantavratakathā (Part of Bhaviṣyottarapurāṇa)
ms_coll_390item_2657 · University of Pennsylvania
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About this Manuscript
Anantavratakathā is a part of Bhaviṣyottara Puraṇa. The explains the significance and the procedure of the Anantavrata, an observance with specific rituals dedicated to the Hindu deity Viṣṇu in the form of Ananta. The ritual involves offering of fruits, flowers, leaves and sweets. Chanting of mantras. Tying of a sacred thread. This observance was recommended to Yudhiṣṭhira by Kṛṣn in the epic Mahābhārata narrated in the text. There are also legends mentioned about Suśīlā and ṛṣi kaundinya present. This Ms. is written in 11–13 lines per folio. Cover and back page are blank. Title present in colophon (f. 7a). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. Ms. is dated saṃvat 1895 (f. 7a) the last two digits have faded but appear to be 95.
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| Title | Anantavratakathā (Part of Bhaviṣyottarapurāṇa) |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_2657 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Mantras for recognition and forgiveness of sins, Hindu legends and exploits of figures Kaudinya and Śusila, Instructions for Observances such as bathing and fasting. |
| Date | 1895 Vikrama Saṃvat (1838 CE) |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |
