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 4 - King and his Paraphernalia
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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After a day's hard work, it is but natural for
a king to seek shelter in some entertainment.
And a
programme of dance which takes place soon after the
conclusion of the evening session of the Royal Assembly
provides most appropriate venue for the king to sooth
his tired nerves.
vi) Royal Entertainments
(A) Viewing the dance (Lasya) performance :
The auditorium
We are informed that such programmes are held
in special auditoria known as the dancing-halls (natya-
蝉补濒腻).
Such a hall is described to be highly imposing,
spacious, broad, of an even floor and decorated with
canopies, arches and wreaths of flowers. It is rendered
fragrant by burning Kalagaru (black resing of Aloe tree),
incense etc. (80.4-7) (Cp. STR 6.3.16, 26 etc.)
Elitist audience and King's discussion on intricacies of
dramaturgy #
a
The audience possibly, comprised of dignitaries
from the elite class. SLP mentions a number of royal
personages like courtiers, poets, singers and visiting
