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Essay name: Kadambari Studies (on the basis of Bhanuchandra)

Author: Jayanti Tripathy
Affiliation: Pondicherry University / Department of Sanskrit

This essay studies in English the Kadambari of Bana (Banabhatta) on the basis of Bhanuchandra’s commentary. Kadambari is accepted as a model of an ideal example of Katha—a variety of Gadya literature. The central plot revolves around a a romantic attachment and union between the hero Chandrapida and the heroine Kadambari.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Page:

28 (of 43)


External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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with a salutation to lord Kṛṣṇ�. The comm. seldom
notices variant readings. He gives south Indian
equivalents for Sanskrit words. The comm. seems to
be from Kerala or at any case from South India, It is
very meagre comm. He has quoted the following works
and authori
1. KumÄra sambhava
2.
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3. Kegava
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6. Chando viciti
7.
Dandi
8.
BhÄva viveka
9.
MahimÄpÄra stava.
He has also quoted from the following Kodas:
1.
Amara
2.
Vaijayanti
3. Halayudha.
1. PraṇÄmyÄ varÄdam devam ballavi jana vallabhem
KÄdambari padÄrthÄnÄm kriyate darpanam mayÄ,
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