നാരായണോപനിഷത് വിവരണം

A very rare copy of an unpublished Advaita commentary on the Nārāyaṇopaniṣad, by the famous 12-th century thinker Vijñānātman (see Thangaswami 1980: 397). The title of the work is given in the manuscript as Nārāyaṇākhyapraśna[/prajñā°]yājñikyupaniṣad. The text is followed by a portion of text in grantha script, which we were unable to decipher so far. The text itself comprises at least 62 anuvākas.

Custodial history: Former ownership is not known.

Extent and format of original material: 53 leaves.

Physical characteristics: Size: W 4.8 L 34.6. 2 string holes; 2 wooden covers; 1 string (modern).

Owner(s) of original material: Brahmaswam Madham, Thrissur.

Author(s) of original material: Vijñānātman, disciple of Jñānottama.

Scribe of original material: Unknown.