Mokṣopāya (-Mahārāmāyaṇa)

The bundle contains the Mokṣopāya (-Mahārāmāyaṇa), attributed to Vālmīki. The text is incomplete - the end of the Nirvāṇaprakaraṇa is missing. The text is ordered by prakaraṇa, upākhyāna and sarga, but the numeration of sargas is continuous. The bundle comprises 76 sargas (it is interrupted with the first words of the 77th); numbered 1 to 76. "176 leaves + 4 blank leaves".

Extent: 176 leaves (4 blank leaves).

Size and dimensions of original material: W 4.7 x L 53.4.

Condition of original material: Extensive damage, but many parts readable.

Custodial history: Former owner: Thekke Madham, Thrissur.

Arrangement: Shelf number 2.

Author(s)/Creator(s): Vālmikī (attributed).

Original institution reference: B0232.