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A stunning handwritten miniature manuscript of the most revered Hindu text, The Bhagavad Gita (The Bhagvat Geeta), illustrated with vivid images, Kashmir, North India, Circa 19th century. Oblong 12mo.
The book is profusely written in Devanagari and Sanskrit scripts in black and red, and adorned with several illuminations from the Mahabharata. Comprising of approximately 350 leaves, 5 lines to the page written in black with important words in red throughout, the manuscript also depicts five hand-colored illustrations of important scenes from the Mahabharata.
The Gita (Geeta) is a series of dialogues/conversations between Prince Arjuna and his charioteer and Hindu avatar Lord Krishna (Kreeshna) during the battle at Hastinapur, between the Pandavas and Kauravas. The Bhagavad Gita, the sixth book of the Indian epic Mahabharata, has profound implications in the development of philosophical thoughts in several parts of the world.
Condition- Good. Colors are vivid and pages are unmarked (with paper flaws as usual consistent with age), in unrestored condition. The original covers of the manuscript are not present but the manuscript is complete.
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Bhagavad Gita
Publisher: Not specified, Kashmir, North India
Publication Date: circa 1800-1900
Binding: Original designed red covers
Condition: Good
Edition: First thus
