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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 Kavya—an Sanskrit epic poem written by Trivikrama Pandita in the 13th century. The thesis highlights Trivikrama’s 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 Dwārakā city and
of Sudharmā hall therein, by the divine architect Viśvakarmā. Then,
conversation takes place between Kṛṣṇa and Yādavas regarding
precautionary stratagies to be undertaken at the advent of Kālayavana.
At the end of the canto, Kālayavana 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 Kṛṣṇa. It results in unbearable insult to Jarasandha and others.
They followed these two with an army, and make efforts to overpower
Kṛṣṇa. But Balarāma prevents them from doing so. For, Rukmi gets
angry and chases with army Lord Kṛṣṇa. But finally Rukmi is frustrated
by Kṛṣṇa. Then Kṛṣṇa enters Dwārakā together with his wife Rukmiṇi.
The Fourth Canto gives a lively description of the love-sports of
the divine couple - Lord Kṛṣṇa and RukmiṇÄ�. Then, takes place birth of
Pradyumna. But the child-Pradyumna is carried away by demon
Śambarāsura. With the intention of destroying him, Śambarāsura 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 Sambarāsura. When it is cut,
there found a child inside the fish. A chef, Māyāvatč takes the child to
her bosom and nourishes him as her own son. In course of time, Śambara
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, Bāṇāsura's daughter UᚣÄ� sees a dream of meeting handsome
young Aniruddha. She falls in love with him. Having read Usa's heart,
her friend, Citralekhā abducts Aniruddha and brings him before Uᚣ�.
Both fall in love with each other. Then, the poet describes the love scene
between Uᚣ� and Aniruddha.

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