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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Ĺiva PurÄáša have been regarded as Vaiᚣášava PurÄášas. And for
Vaiᚣášavites, the BhÄgavata PurÄáša and the HarivaášĹa PurÄáša are more
authoritative. That is why, it should be considered here that Trivikrama
Pandita being an ardent follower of Mahva's Vaiᚣášavism, should have
regarded the BhÄgavata PurÄáša and the Harivamsa as the prime sources
of the UᚣÄharaáša-kÄvya.
While going through the PurÄášic texts mentioned above, one does
find some variant readings: (1) The Padma PurÄáša accounts that
Lord KášášŁáša removes Ĺiva's stupification at the request of PÄrvati.2
(2) The Siva PurÄáša states that when BÄnÄsura passed the order to kill
Aniruddha, he listened to the divine voice and consequently retired from
killing him.Âł (3) In the Ĺiva PurÄáša, it may be noted that Vaiᚣášavajvara
submits to Lord Siva. However, the Siva PurÄáša upholds Ĺiva's
supremacy; and hence Vaiᚣášavaivara's surrendering to Siva holds good in
the context. (4) The Harivamsa describes that Aniruddha prayed DurgÄ
to get himself free from the clutches of serpent-cords and he succeeded.
His prayer in the HarivaášĹa is known as âÄryÄstava'. (5) Further, the
HarivaášĹa makes a note of worthy consideration that Lord Hari and
Lord Hara are glorified as one and the same godhead. This identity is
of course here a unique one.
These are the remarkable variant readings adding to the main story
of Uᚣ� and Aniruddha. But none of the variant readings is given scope
in the UᚣÄharaáša-kÄvya by Trivikrama Paášá¸ita. Nevertheless poet's
narration of the story runs through various interesting descriptions
enriched with poetical conceits.
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Infra., p. 77
3. Infra., p. 43
