Manuscript is a kind of manual or handbook used for public or private recitation or prayer and worship (pūjā) of the Great Goddess of Hinduism, sometimes referred to simply as Devī (goddess). Contains descriptions of rites with fragrant flowers, bathing, and other rites.
Another name attributed to the 8th century philosopher Śaṅkarācārya, but is most likely apocryphal.; Title from colophon (f. 18v).; Written in 5-6 lines per leaf.; 18 leaves foliated 1-18, upper left and lower right verso.; Colophon: iti śrīmatparamahaṃsaparivrājakācāryaviracitaḥ devīmānasapūjāvidhiḥ samāptaḥ // saṃvat 1625 // māghaśukla 8 gu - vā - // (f. 18r ).; Dated saṃvat 1625 (1568) (f. 18r).; Mistakes covered over in yellow or blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins; grid pattern drawn in double black lines on front (f. 1r) and back (f. 18v) covers.; In Sanskrit (Devanāgarī)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Manuscripts, Ms. Coll. 390 Item 394
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