Essay name: Ushaharana Kavya of Trivikrama Pandita (Study)
Author:
Pranesh R. Archak
Affiliation: Karnatak University / Department of Sanskrit
This is a study and English summary of the the Ushaharana Kavyaâan Sanskrit epic poem written by Trivikrama Pandita in the 13th century. The thesis highlights Trivikramaâs dual identity as a philosopher and poet, showcasing his profound contributions to Sanskrit literature, especially through the Usaharana.
Chapter 8 - Conclusion
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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The Second Canto deals with the construction of DwÄrakÄ city and
of SudharmÄ hall therein, by the divine architect ViĹvakarmÄ. Then,
conversation takes place between KášášŁáša and YÄdavas regarding
precautionary stratagies to be undertaken at the advent of KÄlayavana.
At the end of the canto, KÄlayavana is reduced to ashes by the fire
emitted from the eyes of Mucukunda.
The Third Canto contains the description of abduction of Rukmini
by Lord KášášŁáša. It results in unbearable insult to Jarasandha and others.
They followed these two with an army, and make efforts to overpower
KášášŁáša. But BalarÄma prevents them from doing so. For, Rukmi gets
angry and chases with army Lord KášášŁáša. But finally Rukmi is frustrated
by KášášŁáša. Then KášášŁáša enters DwÄrakÄ together with his wife Rukmiáši.
The Fourth Canto gives a lively description of the love-sports of
the divine couple - Lord KášášŁáša and RukmiášÄ�. Then, takes place birth of
Pradyumna. But the child-Pradyumna is carried away by demon
ĹambarÄsura. With the intention of destroying him, ĹambarÄsura throws
the child into the sea. A fish in the sea swallows him. And by a freak of
fate, the fish is brought to the kitchen of SambarÄsura. When it is cut,
there found a child inside the fish. A chef, MÄyÄvatÄŤ takes the child to
her bosom and nourishes him as her own son. In course of time, Ĺambara
demon is destroyed by Pradyumna. Then Aniruddha is born to
Pradyumna.
The Fifth Canto reads a beautiful description of the garden-sport,
water-sport, and drinking scene of Aniruddha with his companions.
One night, BÄášÄsura's daughter UᚣÄ� sees a dream of meeting handsome
young Aniruddha. She falls in love with him. Having read Usa's heart,
her friend, CitralekhÄ abducts Aniruddha and brings him before UᚣÄ�.
Both fall in love with each other. Then, the poet describes the love scene
between Uᚣ� and Aniruddha.
