Gadādharabhaṭṭācārya, active 17th century-18th century
Date:
1834
Description:
Manuscript used for contemplation and study and is a treatise on logic from the perspective of the Nyāya school of Hindu philosophy, discussing arguments liable to valid objections (satpratipakṣa). Possibly a commentary on the Tattvacintāmaṇidīdhiti of Raghunātha Śiromaṇi. Manuscript lacks an ending.
Title from internal colophon (f. 27r).; Scribe is Viṣṇu, son of Viṇāyaka (f. 27r).; Written in 10-12 lines per leaf.; Dated śaka 1756 (1834) (f. 27r); 52 leaves foliated 1-52, upper left and lower right verso.; Colophon: iti satpratipakṣarasyaṃ samāptaṃ // (f. 27r).; Mistakes covered over in yellow or blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins; significant syllables, words, or phrases highlighted in red throughout.; Watermarks of two coats of arms, one with the initials G. M., another with a partial word AGN below it. The partial name Mass is also visible.; In Sanskrit (Devanāgarī)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Manuscripts, Ms. Coll. 390 Item 2136
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