13th-century purāṇic retelling of the Rāmāyaṇa that focuses especially on the Hindu figures Sītā and Rāma, their backgrounds (such as place of birth, and assortment of adventures), and their amorous relationship. Presented as a dialogue between the legendary figures Sūta (the epic bard) and Śaunaka (a mythical sage). Though the manuscript is divided into two parts with separate foliation, the chapters run continuously between both: part one has chapters 1-49, while part two has chapters 50-79. Some folios are missing.
Title from colophon (Part 2: f. 41r).; Written in 11-14 lines per leaf.; 117 leaves foliated 1-6, 12-26, 28-82 (chapters 1-49); 1-41 (chapters 50-79), upper left and lower right verso.; Colophon: iti śrīsatyopākhyāne sūtaśainakasaṃvāde rāmavālacaritre ekonā / śītitamo 'dhyāyaḥ // śrīsaṃvat // 1922 // (chapter 79, f. 41r); Dated saṃvat 1922 (1865) (chapter 79, f. 41r).; Mistakes blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins.; In Sanskrit (Devanāgarī)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Manuscripts, Ms. Coll. 390 Item 347
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