Prayogaratna,; circa 1700-1850.

Title:

Prayogaratna, circa 1700-1850.

Abstract:

Manuscript is a compendium of quotations from other authored works dealing with various kinds of rites and sacrifice. Work was compiled in the early 16th century. One work quoted is the Smārtapiṇḍapitṛyajñaprayoga, which outlines the rules for performing offerings of small rice balls to one's immediate ancestors. Manuscript is incomplete.

Format:

1 item (14 leaves) : paper; 9 x 23 cm.

Identifier:

(OCoLC)ocn819407298; (OCoLC)819407298; (PU)5860886-penndb-Voyager

Language:

In Sanskrit; (Devanāgarī)

Subject:

Rites and ceremonies -- India.; Ancestor worship -- Hinduism.; Rice -- Religious aspects.; Worship (Hinduism); Manuals (instructional materials); Manuscripts, Sanskrit; 18th century.; 19th century.; Manuscripts; India

Type:

Manuscript

Call Number:

Ms. Coll. 390

Collection:

Penn in Hand: Selected Manuscripts