Anubhūtiprakāśa (Adhyāya 4-5)

Anubhūtiprakāśa (Adhyāya 4–5) is the 4th and 5th chapter of the philosophical treatise on Advaita(non-dualistic) Vedānta school of Hindu philosophy composed by Mādhava also known as Vidyāranya. It dvelves into the teachings and essence from the 12 main Upaniṣads. The 4th chapter discusses the nature of the Brahman (universal self) and its relationship to the Ātman (self ). It also discusses knowledge and the importance of self-inquiry. The 5th chapter discuses the topic Prajāpati Vidyā which is found in the Chāndogya upaniṣad. It describes the nature of reality by understanding illusion. There is a commentary by Śivarāmāśrama which further explains these concepts. This Ms. is written in 13–15 lines per folio, there are 2 parts. Cover page contains title. Title and commentary title Anubhūtiprakāśavyākhyāna present in colophon (part 2, f. 8b)There are double black vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. This Ms. was a part of a larger manuscript with Ms. Coll. 390; Items 1227, 1228, 1229, 1231, 1232, and 1233 written by the same scribe.