A proto-philosophical upaniṣad addressing the nature of the brahman (the ultimate) along with a commentary on Vedānta, the Brahmavidupaniṣadvyākhyā, possibly by Dāmodara.
Title from colophon (f. 7r); alternate title Brahmavyopaniṣad supplied by cataloger.; Written in 10-12 lines per leaf.; 7 leaves foliated 1-7, upper left and lower right verso.; Colophon: iti brahmavidupaniṣatsamāptaṃ (f. 7r).; Dated saṃvat 1917 and śaka 1782 (1860) based on Ms. Coll. 390, Item 1169 (f. 100r), written by the same scribe.; Scribe is Bhānu (Ms. Coll. 390, Item 1165, f. 4r).; Manuscript written by the same scribe as Ms. Coll. 390, Item 1160, Item 1161, Item 1164, Item 1165, Item 1166, Item 1167, Item 1168, and Item 1169.; Mistakes blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins; significant syllables, words, or phrases highlighted in red throughout.; In Sanskrit (Devanāgarī)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Manuscripts, Ms. Coll. 390
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