The Story Of Nala And Damayanti
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Author | : ABID SURTI |
Publisher | : Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd |
Total Pages | : 35 |
Release | : 1971-04-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 818999929X |
King Nala's life is idyllic - until a cunning cousin tricks him out of his kingdom. Can the love of his beautiful Damayanti survive such a calamity? Will they be able to win bISBN: happiness? Full of twists and turns, the story of this ideal couple is told in the Mahabharata.
Author | : Thomas Jarrett |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 173 |
Release | : 2014-01-02 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1107621976 |
Originally published in 1882, this book contains a story from section 52 of the Mahabharata concerning the king Nala and his virtuous wife Damayanti, known as the Nalopakhyanam. The text is transliterated from the original Sanskrit into Roman characters and is accompanied by a detailed vocabulary list. This book will be of use to Sanskrit students of any ability and scholars of Hindu mythology.
Author | : Norman Mosley Penzer |
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Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 1926 |
Genre | : Mahābhārata |
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Author | : Sister Nivedita |
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Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1907 |
Genre | : Children's stories, Indic |
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Author | : Shivdutt Sharma |
Publisher | : Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Limited (India) |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2017-07-11 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9789382742555 |
The tale of Nala and Damayanti is a complex mythological romance that predates the epic Mahabharata. Narrated by the sage Vrihadaswa in the Vana Parva (Book of the Forest) of this epic, it has woven a magical spell on readers down the ages with its narration of: Golden-winged, celestial swans... Shape-shifting gods vying with humans to wed the most beautiful woman ever... Demons loading the dice to wreck a union blessed by the very gods... A serpent's venom transforming a king into a misshapen dwarf... Two lovers driven apart, and later reunited, through an unheard of second swayamvar (self-choice of a husband) by a renowned princess, in Indian history. It's regarded as the greatest love story ever told and retold down the ages in almost every regional language of India. Historians, Poets and Dramatists the world over have waxed eloquent about the love of Nala and Damayanti: "His thoughts were with a face his dreams had seen Diviner than the jasmine's moon-flaked glow, He listened to a name his dreams had learned Sweeter than the passion of a crooning bird." - Sri Aurobindo, The Tale of Nala (incomplete) 'Suddenly, in human language, the swan spoke: "Damayanti, in Nishadha, dwells the noble king - like the Ashwins in beauty, peerless among men is he..".' Reverend Henry Hart Milman - Historian, Poet and Dramatist "The story of Nala and Damayanti is without doubt one of the most beautiful stories in the world..." - Norman N. Penzer, Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, London
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Release | : 1864 |
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Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 1864 |
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Author | : Henry Hart Milman |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2023-08-22 |
Genre | : Poetry |
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Henry Hart Milman's 'Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems' is a collection of epic poems that delves into themes of love, betrayal, and fate. Written in a classical poetic style reminiscent of Homer and Virgil, Milman weaves a captivating narrative of the doomed love story between Nala and Damayanti, two legendary figures from Indian mythology. The rich symbolism and vivid imagery used in the poems transport the reader to a bygone era, where love and destiny collide in a tumultuous dance. Milman's skillful use of language and meter adds depth and emotion to the characters and events, creating a truly immersive reading experience. 'Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems' is a masterpiece of literary craftsmanship that continues to resonate with readers today.
Author | : Anna L. Dallapiccola |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 492 |
Release | : 2002-11-17 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0500770670 |
Provides over 1,000 accessible, informative and authoritative entries that answer any major question about Hinduism, it's mythology, practices, customs and laws India is so vast that each of its regions is a land in its own right, with diverse languages, customs, and cultural traditions. Yet shared social systems, firmly grounded in religious beliefs, provide the cohesive force that unites over a billion people of different backgrounds. Hinduism is the main religion of India, and this new dictionary provides an unrivaled insight to all aspects of Hindu life, past and present. Some thousand illustrated entries elucidate the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws, and folklore. The development of Hinduism is presented from its ancient manifestations in local cults and epic poems to modern-day festivals and customs worldwide. The complex relationship between the multitude of gods, goddesses, and semi-divine beings is brought to light in the articles on religion and mythology, while its rich imagery is revealed in the entries on architecture, sculpture, painting, dance, and theater, including works of art illustrated here for the first time. Food and etiquette, the caste system, Ayurvedic medicine, love and marriage, and contemporary practices are just a few of the topics explored. Maps and entries on the major cities and places of pilgrimage in India, as well as a concise chronology and a list of principal dynasties, provide a clear overview of the geography, history, languages, and vibrant religious and cultural traditions of Hinduism. This volume will serve as a lively and indispensable guide for those preparing a visit to India, for Indians living in the West, for students, or for anyone interested in the subcontinent. 275 b/w illustrations.
Author | : Muzaffar Alam |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 538 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0231158114 |
Between the mid-sixteenth and early nineteenth century, the Mughal Empire was an Indo-Islamic dynasty that ruled as far as Bengal in the east and Kabul in the west, as high as Kashmir in the north and the Kaveri basin in the south. The Mughals constructed a sophisticated, complex system of government that facilitated an era of profound artistic and architectural achievement. They promoted the place of Persian culture in Indian society and set the groundwork for South Asia's future development. In this volume, two leading historians of early modern South Asia present nine major joint essays on the Mughal Empire, framed by an essential introductory reflection. Making creative use of materials written in Persian, Indian vernacular languages, and a variety of European languages, their chapters accomplish the most significant innovations in Mughal historiography in decades, intertwining political, cultural, and commercial themes while exploring diplomacy, state-formation, history-writing, religious debate, and political thought. Muzaffar Alam and Sanjay Subrahmanyam center on confrontations between different source materials that they then reconcile, enabling readers to participate in both the debate and resolution of competing claims. Their introduction discusses the comparative and historiographical approach of their work and its place within the literature on Mughal rule. Interdisciplinary and cutting-edge, this volume richly expands research on the Mughal state, early modern South Asia, and the comparative history of the Mughal, Ottoman, Safavid, and other early modern empires.