Aitareya-Āraṇyaka

This is an Āraṇyaka text belonging to the Aitareya branch of the Śākala recension of the Ṛgveda. Originally, the text is divided into five sections, called Āraṇyakas, but the present manuscript contains only four. The first Āraṇyaka discusses the Mahāvratas (f.1b–16b). Second Āraṇyaka's fourth, fifth, and sixth chapters, which together constitute the Aitareya Upaniṣad (f.16b–32b). The third section deals with the interpretation of the Vedas and their various pāṭhas (recensions) (f.33a–39a). The fourth Āraṇyaka contains the Mahānāmnī verses (f.39b). This Ms. is written in 9–14 lines per folio. Cover page contains title enclosed in double frames with decorative zig-zag pattern. There are double red 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.