Dear Harry, The *avagraha* in the Devanāgari manuscript seems to follow the trait of Sharada manuscripts in which the *avagraha* functions as a sandhi mark <https://symbl.cc/en/111C9/>. So, it has a broader use than just being used in cases of an *abhinihita *sandhi.
Deepro Chakraborty (he/him) PhD candidate Department of History, Classics, and Religion University of Alberta *The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan) Treaty 6 territory, and respects the history, languages, and cultures of the First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our institution.*
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