A bundle containing the oldest known Upaniṣad, together with its commentary by Śaṅkara. Some folios are missing in the second part, and the manuscript has suffered some damage, but the copy is overall quite extensive.
Custodial history: Former ownership is not known.
Extent and format of original material: 271 leaves.
Physical characteristics: Size: W 4.5 L 42. 2 string holes; 2 wooden covers; 1 string (modern).
Owner(s) of original material: Brahmaswam Madham, Thrissur.
Scribe of original material: Unknown.
This manuscript contains the following 2 texts.
- EAP1039/1/42/1: ബൃഹദാരണ്യകോപനിഷത് [Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad], 1700-1850;
- EAP1039/1/42/2: ബൃഹദാരണ്യകോപനിഷദ്ഭാഷ്യം [Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣadbhāṣya], 1700-1850;