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Bharavi's Poem Kiratarjuniya Or Arjuna's Combat With The Kirata

Bharavi's Poem Kiratarjuniya Or Arjuna's Combat With The Kirata

Bharavi
Cappeller, Carl

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Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1428663525
ISBN13: 9781428663527
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bharavi's Poem Kiratarjuniya or Arjuna's Combat with the Kirata is an epic poem that tells the story of the Hindu god Arjuna's battle with the Kirata tribe. The poem is divided into 18 cantos, each of which describes a different aspect of the battle. The poem is written in Sanskrit and is considered one of the great works of Indian literature.The Kiratarjuniya tells the story of Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers, who is on a quest to obtain divine weapons from the god Shiva. Along the way, Arjuna encounters the Kirata tribe, who are fierce warriors and skilled hunters. Arjuna challenges the Kirata king to a battle, and the two engage in a fierce fight.The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of the battle scenes and the characters involved. It also explores themes such as the nature of heroism, the relationship between gods and mortals, and the importance of honor and duty.Overall, Bharavi's Poem Kiratarjuniya or Arjuna's Combat with the Kirata is a classic work of Indian literature that has been studied and admired for centuries. Its themes and characters continue to resonate with readers today, making it a timeless masterpiece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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