The Bower Manuscript: Part 1 to 7

The Bower Manuscript, edited and translated by A. F. Rudolf Hoernle, is a significant collection of ancient Indian texts discovered in Chinese Turkestan. Written in Sanskrit and Gupta script, it covers medicine, divination, and Buddhist doctrines. Published in seven parts, Hoernle’s work provides transliterations, translations, and critical commentary. His scholarly analysis highlighted India’s early scientific and literary achievements. The manuscript is a crucial link in understanding cultural exchanges along the Silk Road and ancient Indian knowledge systems.