Ṛṇakṣayastotra,; circa 1700-1850.

Title:

Ṛṇakṣayastotra, circa 1700-1850.

Abstract:

First part of manuscript is a text containing prayers and mantras recited in honor and worship (pūjā) of various Hindu deities such as the elephant-headed Gaṇeśa and Kṛṣṇa, in order to remove or liberate families and households from debt (ṛṇa). Second part of manuscript is a text containing prayers and mantras recited in honor of various Hindu goddess such as Bhāratī, Sarasvātī, Parvātī, and Śāradā, for increasing intelligence or wisdom (prajñā); text gives details of objects held by the goddesses such as a book, ceremonial grasses, a noose, and other things.

Format:

1 item (1 leaf) : paper; 9 x 22 cm.

Identifier:

(OCoLC)ocn796287335; (OCoLC)796287335; (PU)5779283-penndb-Voyager

Language:

In Sanskrit; (Devanāgarī)

Subject:

Spiritual intelligence.; Wisdom -- Religious aspects.; Puja (Hinduism); Hindu goddesses.; Gaṇeśa (Hindu deity); Krishna (Hindu deity); Sarasvatī (Hindu deity); Devotional literature, Sanskrit.; Rites and ceremonies -- India.; Hindu mantras.; Prayers.; Hymns.; Manuscripts, Sanskrit; 18th century.; 19th century.; Manuscripts; India

Type:

Manuscript

Personal Name:

Dāḍekara, Kṛṣṇa,

Call Number:

Ms. Coll. 390

Collection:

Penn in Hand: Selected Manuscripts