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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 5 - Descriptive aspects of the Ushaharana-kavya

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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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In this manner, Trivikrama Pandita gives a serial-view of the milk.
ocean through the gods approaching him. Various parts of the ocean like
the lofty waves, white-brightness, foam, precious jewels etc. are described
by the poet with the glory of divine splendour. The whole description of
the milk ocean bespeaks the power of poet's imagination and depth of his
observation.
Description of Nature:
Nature adorns an important place in Sanskrit literature. It carries
strong emotional appeal and keeps the mind ever delighted. The poets
possess a special sensitivity towards the objects of Nature. Trivikrama
Pandita, the author of the Uṣāharaṇa Kāvya has depicted the glory of the
nature with great enthusiasm. Verily, Trivikrama Paṇḍita can be said to
be one of the Sanskrit poets who closely follow the tradition of describing
the nature commenced by Vālmiki. There are in the Uṣāharaṇa Kāvya,
many pictorial descriptions various objects of Nature like forest,
mountain, etc.
Description of Forest :
The description of the forest occurs in the third canto of the poem.
Lord Kṛṣṇa came to know about Rukmini's marriage-festivity. He decided
to go to Vidarbha kingdom to secure Rukmiṇ�. On the way to Vidarbha,
Lord Kṛṣṇa was passing through the forest. The poet here finds the
proper context and describes its beauty:
In the forest, Lord Kṛṣṇa saw the trees and creepers grown on the
either sides of the roads. They appeared very charming with the flowers
bloomed. The poet describes that those trees and creepers were happy at
the arrival of Kṛṣṇa; and they expressed their joy by showering the
flowers on Him. It appeared as if city-young women of slender body like

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