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Bhagavata Purana palm-leaf manuscript, West Bengal, India, 16th century (date uncertain); LACMA accession M.88.134.4.Archival contextText

Darshanas

Brahma Sutras

A foundational Vedanta sutra text interpreted differently by major Vedanta commentarial schools.

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Bhagavata Purana palm-leaf manuscript, West Bengal, India, 16th century (date uncertain); LACMA accession M.88.134.4.Archival contextText

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Nyaya Sutra

Foundational teaching on reasoning, knowledge, debate and liberation in Nyaya.

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Bhagavata Purana palm-leaf manuscript, West Bengal, India, 16th century (date uncertain); LACMA accession M.88.134.4.Archival contextText

Darshanas

Samkhya Karika

Verses presenting classical Samkhya, including the distinction between Purusha and Prakriti.

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Bhagavata Purana palm-leaf manuscript, West Bengal, India, 16th century (date uncertain); LACMA accession M.88.134.4.Archival contextText

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Yoga Sutras

A concise teaching on yoga, mental processes, practice and liberation, together with a substantial commentary tradition.

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