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Maharṣi Vālmīki's sense of humour - part 3
Literature Aug 30, 2022

Maharṣi Vālmīki's sense of humour - part 3

There is a uniqueness in hāsya as opposed to the other rasas. It is enjoyed by one and all. This rasa has the power of entertaining everyone from small kids to...

Vidwan Ranganatha Sarma | Trans: Raghavendra G S
Maharṣi Vālmīki's sense of humour - part 2
Literature Aug 24, 2022

Maharṣi Vālmīki's sense of humour - part 2

Vālmīki also finds mention in the Śrīman-mahābhāratam too. In the sabhā-parva (7.19, *7.14 in critical text) Vālmīki’s presence in the court of Indra is mention...

Vidwan Ranganatha Sarma | Trans: Raghavendra G S
Maharṣi Vālmīki's sense of humour - part 1
Literature Aug 16, 2022

Maharṣi Vālmīki's sense of humour - part 1

कूजन्तं राम रामेति मधुरं मधुराक्षरम् । आरुह्य कविता-शाखां वन्दे वाल्मीकि-कोकिलम् ॥ [Continuously singing the sweet syllables rāma, perched upon the bra...

Vidwan Ranganatha Sarma | Trans: Raghavendra G S
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 12
Literature Jul 17, 2022

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 12

DVG was deeply rooted in the philosophical tradition of India. Dharma as a concept was of absorbing interest to him. It engaged his energy throughout his life....

Shashi Kiran B N