Essay name: Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study)
Author:
Artatrana Sarangi
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
This is a study in English of the Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (written by Lolla Lakshmidhara) representing an encyclopedic manual for emperors. The Samrajyalaksmipithika encompasses about 3870 verses in addressing topics such as public festivals, governance, warfare (military strategy), and rituals associated with the Tantric worship for the deity Samrajya-Lakshmi.
Chapter 3 - General Ritual mentioned in Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika
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The amazing Performances :
Then, we have reference to such amazing arts of
acrobatics (a艣carvakarini vidya) which were performed on
a sharp iron-stake (sula), fitted to the top of a very
114 high pole
(14-15).
The drama-troupe :
Now, the king is said to witness a number of
dramatic performance,
The author opines here that the
artists through their superb acting, could enable old
historical themes, that were
chosen to be dramatised, to
come alive as it were ' (15-16).
Puppet play :
This is followed by the play of the Puppets
(Pancalika) on some ancient theme, who were controlled
by persons from behind the screen (Yavanikavitakava-
manan tarasthita).
Poets :
The group consisting of poets who have embellished
themselves with a number of unusually puffed up words
114.
Perhaps some amazing feats of balance performed
by seasoned artists are referred to here.
