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Dharwad Karnataka’s Zest for Literature

The Kannada renaissance movement had begun several years earlier[1] in the Dharwad Karnataka region. One can say that in some sense, (literary) programs began in Dharwad long before it had started in Mysore. The Karṇāṭaka Vidyāvardhaka Saṅgha of Dharwad is much older than Bangalore’s Sāhitya Pariṣad. The founders of the Vidyāvardhaka Saṅgha came to Mysore, met the Mahārāja Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar, explained their objectives in detail, and sought his help.

The Barbarism of Islamic Kings and the Unparalleled Suffering of Hindus Under Muslim Rule

After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal empire was scattered and confused. In fact, this had already started during Aurangzeb's lifetime itself. As a result of the barbaric behaviour of Muslims and forcible conversions to Islam, millions of Sanatana Dharmis were attacked and tormented; every single Hindu had in his heart, a deep-seated hatred for Islam and the spirit of revenge had risen.

Mahābhārata – Episode 67 – The Night Before Kṛṣṇasandhāna

The next day, Kṛṣṇa left from Vṛkasthaḻa and headed towards Hastināpura. Bhīṣma, Droṇa and other older Kauravas received him on the way. The entire city was decorated. The path was filled with hordes of people and the crowd slowed down Kṛṣṇa’s horse. A large number of people had gathered on rooftops and it seemed as though the buildings would collapse because of their weight! Kṛṣṇa visited Dhṛtarāṣṭra at his palace, paid his respect to the King and to the other elders. After spending some time chatting with the Kauravas, he went to Vidura’s house.

ಅಮರಪ್ರೇಮದ ಅಮರುಕಶತಕ--ಅಮರುಕನೊಡನೆ ರಸಯಾತ್ರೆ

ಅಮರುಕನೊಡನೆ ರಸಯಾತ್ರೆ

ಪ್ರಕೃತಕೃತಿಯ ಪದ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮುನಿದ ನಾಯಿಕೆಗೆ ಸಖಿಯ ಹಿತಬೋಧೆ, ಭಾವಶಬಲಿತೆಯಾದ ನಾಯಿಕೆಯು ಸಖಿಯರಿಗೆ ಹೇಳುವ ಮಾತುಗಳು, ನಾಯಕ-ನಾಯಿಕೆಯರ ಸಂವಾದ, ನಾಯಕ-ಸಖಿಯರ ಸಂವಾದ, ಕವಿಯದೇ ಆದ ನಿರೂಪಣೆ ಎಂಬಿವೇ ಕೆಲವು ವಿಭಾಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅಡಕಮಾಡಬಹುದು. ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕವಿಯು ಯಾವುದೇ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗೂ ಪಕ್ಷಪಾತವಿಲ್ಲದೆ—ತನ್ನದೇ ಆದ ಪೂರ್ವಗ್ರಹಗಳೂ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ—ಅಪ್ಪಟವಾದ ಪ್ರಣಯವನ್ನು ಮಡಿ-ಮೈಲಿಗೆಗಳ ಗೋಜಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ಕರಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಈ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದಲೇ ಅಮರುಕನನ್ನು ಚಿತ್ತವೃತ್ತಿಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮನೆಂದೂ ಪದ್ಯರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ನೃತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಂಡರಿಸಿದ ರಸಶಿಲ್ಪಿಯೆಂದೂ ಶಂಕೆಯಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಹೇಳಬಹುದು. ಪ್ರಕೃತಲೇಖನದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂಥ ಶೃಂಗಾರಸಂದರ್ಭಗಳ ಪರಿಚಯ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳೋಣ.  

உபநயனம் – சமஸ்காரம் என்ற சொல்லுக்கான வரையறை

‘சமஸ்காரம்’ (‘saṃskāra’) என்கிற வார்த்தைக்கு இணையான பொருள் ஆங்கிலத்தில் ஒன்றுமில்லை; அதற்கு ‘மெருகேற்றும்,' ‘வளர்த்தல்,' ‘பூரணத்துவம்,’ ‘அலங்கரித்தல்,’ ‘நியமனம்,’ ‘கல்வி,’ ‘நேர்மறை மாற்றம்,’ ‘பூர்வகர்மவினை’ உள்ளிட்ட பல அர்த்தங்கள் உள்ளன. பொதுவாக இது ‘நன்மை செய்தல்’ அல்லது ‘தேவையற்றதை விலக்கி, இருப்பதை மெருகேற்றுவதை’ குறிக்கும்.

Chhatrapati Shivaji: The Lion from Maharashtra Shakes Aurangzeb

Although Shivaji was born in a Shudra family, his love and respect for Sanatanadharma was immense. In his letters to Aurangzeb, he uses his honorific titles that translate into "a protector of cows and brahmanas." He put together a number of youngsters from the Maval region and created a strong army. Not only that, just like Prahlada, he took on his own father in battle.

Mahābhārata – Episode 66 – Draupadī speaks to Kṛṣṇa; Kauravas Prepare for Kṛṣṇa's Arrival

Draupadī was pained listening to the coward speech of Dharmarāja, to which he had given a dhārmic garb. She was also annoyed looking at Bhīma who seemed to have lost his vigour. Fortunately, however, Sahadeva’s words gave her some solace. With tears in her eyes, she pleaded with Kṛṣṇa, “Janārdana! If the Kauravas refuse giving us our share of the land and try to strike a compromise, please don’t accept it. They are not worthy of our compassion. A greedy kṣatriya should be vanquished by another. I again and again need to pose the same question to you.