1700–1850

Anekadhvanimañjarī

ms_coll_390item_742 · University of Pennsylvania

Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Sanskrit Lexicon Sanskrit Dictionary.
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference No. ms_coll_390item_742
Language Sanskrit
Date 1700–1850

About this Manuscript

Anekadhvanimañjarī is a Sanskrit lexicon composed by Mahākṣapaṇaka which lists single words with their various possible meanings very similar to how modern dictionaries are formulated. The text is a valuable resource for learners and scholars as they can understand the proper nuances and interpretations of the meaning of words. This text is also sometimes attributed to Durgāsiṃha and Gadasiṃha. This Ms. is written in 9–10 lines per folio. Cover and back page both contain title. Title also present in colophon (f.13a). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.

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Catalogue Metadata

Title Anekadhvanimañjarī
Alternative Titles Anekārthadhvanimañjarī, Nānārthadhvanimañjarī
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference Number ms_coll_390item_742
Collection Collection of Indic Manuscripts
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Sanskrit Lexicon, Sanskrit Dictionary.
Date 1700–1850
Place of Origin United States of America
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Sanskrit Lexicon Sanskrit Dictionary.