ပဋ္ဌာန်းမွှန်း

Introductory blessing to open up a public recital of the Paṭṭhāna, the seventh work in the Abhidhamma piṭaka. Recitals of the Paṭṭhāna are often held for several days or nights during the cold season as a form of apotropaic ritual. The text in this manuscript was likely intended for memorization by monks participating in such recitals or by laymen acting as the master of the ceremony. Extent and format of original material: Part of the fascicle comprised of 1 (¾) inscribed folios.