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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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Śiva Purāṇa have been regarded as Vaiṣṇava Purāṇas. And for
Vaiṣṇavites, the Bhāgavata Purāṇa and the Harivaṃśa Purāṇa are more
authoritative. That is why, it should be considered here that Trivikrama
Pandita being an ardent follower of Mahva's Vaiṣṇavism, should have
regarded the Bhāgavata Purāṇa and the Harivamsa as the prime sources
of the Uṣāharaṇa-kāvya.
While going through the Purāṇic texts mentioned above, one does
find some variant readings: (1) The Padma Purāṇa accounts that
Lord Kṛṣṇa removes Śiva's stupification at the request of Pārvati.2
(2) The Siva Purāṇa states that when Bānāsura passed the order to kill
Aniruddha, he listened to the divine voice and consequently retired from
killing him.³ (3) In the Śiva Purāṇa, it may be noted that Vaiṣṇavajvara
submits to Lord Siva. However, the Siva Purāṇa upholds Śiva's
supremacy; and hence Vaiṣṇavaivara's surrendering to Siva holds good in
the context. (4) The Harivamsa describes that Aniruddha prayed Durgā
to get himself free from the clutches of serpent-cords and he succeeded.
His prayer in the Harivaṃśa is known as ‘Āryāstava'. (5) Further, the
Harivaṃśa 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 Uṣāharaṇa-kāvya by Trivikrama Paṇḍita. Nevertheless poet's
narration of the story runs through various interesting descriptions
enriched with poetical conceits.
2.
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Infra., p. 77
3. Infra., p. 43

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