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The Story of Swasthani

In short: Explore the relationship between the Sanskrit manuscript of Swasthani and the tradition of reading it aloud in Nepal.

The Story of Swasthani · A tale read aloud at home FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 135 The Story of Swasthani Explore the relationship between the Sanskrit manuscript of Swasthani and the tradition of reading it aloud in Nepal. Origin A Hindu narrative and reading tradition that took shape among Nepal’s Newars. Atlas record 1573 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A tale read aloud at home Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

A Hindu narrative and reading tradition that took shape among Nepal’s Newars.

Listening is part of the Swasthani reading practice. A family gathering to hear the text shows how a written work can live in spoken form. The year 1573 dates the earliest surviving manuscript known to scholars.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1573 · Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
    Nepal National Archives · NGMPP I25/41 · Swasthani Vrata Katha · Manuscript

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