मविसयत्तकहा की संस्थान म प्राप्त पाण्डलिपियों को प्रशस्तियाँ

Summary

The document is a collection of manuscript colophons from the Jain Vidya research institute, cataloged under accession numbers 748 to 758. These colophons record the copying of manuscripts, primarily the Shrut Panchami (Bhavishyadatta) text, between Vikram Samvat 1540 and 1595. The manuscripts vary in size, condition, and completeness, with some noted as ancient or fragile. The colophons provide detailed genealogies of scribes, patrons, and Jain monastic lineages. Key lineages mentioned include the Mula Sangh, Nandi Amnaya, Balatkara Gana, Saraswati Gachchha, and the Kundakundacharya lineage, with Bhattarakas such as Padmanandi, Shubhachandra, Jinachandra, Prabhachandra, and Dharmachandra. Patrons and scribes are identified from communities like the Khandelwal, Mathur, and Agrawal, often with their family trees, including spouses and children. Notable patrons include Thakur Brahmadasu, Sah Hema, Sah Lala, and Rao Jagmal. Locations mentioned include Mozabad, Ajmer, and Sri Palanv in the Kurujangaldesa region. The manuscripts were written for religious merit, often for the occasion of the Panchami festival, and were donated to learned individuals or for study purposes. The colophons also record astrological details such as tithi, nakshatra, and weekday, and include auspicious endings like "Shubham Bhavatu."