1700–1850

Composite Manuscript: containing four early Upaniṣads– 1. Kaṭhopaniṣad 2. Praśnopaniṣad 3. Munḍakopaniṣad 4. Unidentified Text

ms_coll_390item_985 · University of Pennsylvania

Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Upaniṣad Literature Vedic Literature
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference No. ms_coll_390item_985
Language Sanskrit
Date 1700–1850

About this Manuscript

Composite Manuscript containing four early vedic Upaniṣads:— 1. Kaṭhopaniṣad (f.11a–32b) it is associated with the Yajuraveda. The text is composed as a dialogue between Naciketā a young depressed boy and Yama the deity of death, judgement and dharma. Together they discuss the nature of Ātman, Mokṣa (liberatian) and the relation of Ātman and Brahman. 2. Praśnopaniṣad (f.32b–47a) it is associated with the Atharvaveda. The text is presented as six questions posed to sage Pippalada by students dealing with origin of life. 3. Munḍakopaniṣad (f.47–60a) it is associated with the Atharvaveda. The text differentiates between the knowledge of particular subjects and spiritual knowledge like the path to liberation etc. 4. Unidentified text (f. 60a–60b) This Ms. is written in 12–13 lines per folio. Mistakes are covered with yellow and white or simply blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.

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2. Praśnopaniṣad 
3. Munḍakopaniṣad 
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Catalogue Metadata

Title Composite Manuscript: containing four early Upaniṣads– 1. Kaṭhopaniṣad 2. Praśnopaniṣad 3. Munḍakopaniṣad 4. Unidentified Text
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference Number ms_coll_390item_985
Collection Collection of Indic Manuscripts
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Upaniṣad Literature, Vedic Literature, Vedic Philosophy, Darśanaśāstra.
Date 1700–1850
Place of Origin United States of America
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Upaniṣad Literature Vedic Literature Vedic Philosophy Darśanaśāstra.