Essay name: Sankalpa Suryodaya of Venkatanatha (Critical Study)
Author:
R. Laxmi
Affiliation: Karnatak University / Department of Sanskrit
This is an English study of the Sankalpa Suryodaya鈥攁n allegorical Sanskrit drama by Venkatanatha, a distinguished philosopher-poet and dramatist of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta tradition. This work of Venkata-natha (or, Vedanta Deshika). stands out for integrating allegory to convey moral and philosophical truths. The thesis examines its place in Sanskrit literature.
Chapter 3 - Significance
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who has fallen into darkness by insulting the great will obtain a vision of the
supreme truth again, only by seeking their protection.B
He continues to explain the significance of meditation which is possible for
persons who have done good deeds only. This is also possible for persons who
cultivate Par膩bhakti as it helps the person to cross the 'sea of Sa峁僺膩ra'. But,
Sumati thinks over meditation and Par膩bhakti as a means to attiain Mok峁; and
points out that the obstacles might come in the way of persons, eager to attain
liberation. Agreeing with this thoughtful comment, Viveka emphasizes the need for
prevention of the origin of such hindrances than by attempts to get rid off them after
their occurrence.
Just then, Samv峁泃i Satya comes on the stage and greets king Viveka. He is
the personification of relative truth which is different from Absolute Truth. He says to
the king Viveka that he is the envoy of king Mah膩moha, and that he is always in his
company. His appearance causes perplexion to Viveka. He wants to know the
purpose of his coming on the stage and exhorts him to give up evil ways. Instantly
he takes out a palm leaf from his head and shows it to Viveka. The letter is the order
of the emperor Mah膩moha. He adds that the order was prepared by the accountant
Lobha and now presented to Viveka. The contents of the order should not on no
account, be disobeyed. King Viveka expresses his indifference and asks him to read
the letter in privacy. The messenger agrees to read the letter. Evidently the letter of
king Mah膩moha, the esteemed friend of K膩ma and others, strikes a note of
difference between the attainment of Svarga and attainment of Mok峁. Viveka with
a contemptuous smile, enquires Sumati whether they too are to obey the orders of
Mah膩moha. Viveka makes an analysis of the order, and suggests that he should
use the method contained in the letter. He adds futher that the message is similar to
the story of a begger stretching his foot and claims the house as his own. He
concludes on the letter that it (his remarks) suits king Mah膩moha only and has no
appeal to the virtuous. Sumati is in agreement with the act of king Viveka. The
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tadvanmahattyajanatastamasi pravi峁ａ弓astatsa峁兣況aye峁嘺 bhajate param膩rthad峁涐梗峁璱m || ] SS III 34 p 378
