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(15) Kriyasaṁgraha-Panjika.-"A catalogue of rituals by Kuladatta. It contains
among other things, instructions for the selection of a site for the construction of a Vihara and also rules for building a dwelling-house."
The Sanskrit Buddhist Literature of Nepal by R. L. Mitra, 1882, p. 105,
No. B. 23. (16) Ratnapariksha. On the merits and defects of precious stones and jewels of
Buddha Bhattacharyya. The articles noticed are diamond, pearl, emerald, carbuncle, ruby, sapphire, lapis lazuli, bhishma (1), crystal and coral. The work is in Sanskrit verse and its meaning is explained in Newarî prose. As usual in Sanskrit works of this class, great importance is attached to good and ill luck the jewels are calculated to bring on under particular astrological and
other circumstances.” Ibid, p. 291, No. B. 50. . (17) Rajavallabha-Mandana, by Mandana Sætradhára (age 1578 Samvat, com
plete).-"On architecture. In the colophon it is stated that Mandana, a Satradhâra or architect who was in the service of Kumbhakarna, king of Medapata, composed the work and by his devotion to Ganapati and to his teacher and the propitiation of the Goddess of Learning he expounded the art of building as taught by the Munis. (EE., Appendix II.) Medapata is Mevad and a king of the name of Kumbha ruled over the country according to Tod from A.D. 1419 to 1469. He had a taste for the arts and constructed many temples as well as strongholds. It is not unlikely therefore he had in his service persons who read the literature of architecture and who could compose such treatises as the one under notice."
Report on the search for Sanskrit MSS. in the Bombay Presidency during the
year 1882-83 by Dr. R. G. Bhandarkar, p. 86, No. 404. (18) Padapavivakshe. Author not mentioned. Place of deposit (henceforth written
P. D.) Narasimhacharyya of Kumbhaghonam.-"Subject-Dohada" (nourishment of plants). List of Sanskrit MSS. in private libraries of S, India by
Gustav. Oppert, Vol. II, p. 371, No. 6333. (19) Vrikshadohada. Author not mentioned. P. D. Tadakamalla Venkata Krishnarayar
of Tiruvallikeni.-Ibid, Vol. II, p. 223, No. 3271. (20) Vilkshayurveda, Author not mentioned. P. D. Ta akamalla Venkata
Krishnarayar of Tiruvallikeni.-Ibid, Vol. II, p. 223, No. 3272. (21) Sasyananda. Author not mentioned. P. D. same as above.-"Subject—Kțishi
bastra." Ibid, Vol. II, p. 223, No. 3289. (22) Ratpalakshana. Author not mentioned. P: D. Maharajâ of Travancore.-Ibid,
Vol. I, 478, No. 6161. (23) Ratnadipariksha. P. D. Pichchudikshitar of Akhilandapuram.—" Subject
Ratnaśástra." Ibid, Vol. II, p. 320, No. 5253. (24) Ankanavastra. Author not mentioned. P. D. Virasvami Aiyangar of Siva
gangå.-"Subject-Silpa." Ibid, Vol. I, p.228, No. 2499. (25) Kasyapiya, by Kasyapa. P. D. Sankaracharya-matbani of Kumbhaghonam.
“Subject--Silpa.” Ibid, Vol. II, p. 395, No. 6836.