| Rukminisha Vijaya | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Author | Vadiraja Tirtha |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | 16th century |
| Chapters | 19 |
| Verses | 1,241 |
Sri Rukminisha Vijaya (IAST:Rukmiṇīśavijaya; lit. 'The Story of the triumph of Lord of Rukmini'), is a work composed by the 16th-century Hindu, Madhwa saint, Vadiraja Tirtha.[1] It is an important work of Sanskrit literature, containing 19 chapters and 1,241 verses in various metres. In terms of style the text is written in the most charming Vaidarbhi style.[2][1]
Rukminisha Vijaya is a mahakavya, clothed in the gorgeous apparel of the kāvya style that narrates the life of Krishna from boyhood and ending with his marriage with Rukmini. The book highlights the story of Lord Sri Krishna, as described in the 10th canto of the Bhagavata Purana.[3][4][5]
Quoting on the style of the work, Indologist B. N. Krishnamurti Sharma writes, "The descriptions are effective and natural. The style is deeply alliterative. Sense and sound match well and the imagery is fine and lofty".[1]
Translations
The text has been translated into Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Tulu, Marathi, Hindi and English languages.
See also
- Works of Vadiraja Tirtha
- List of Sanskrit poets
References
- ^ a b c Sharma 2000, p. 430.
- ^ Vyasanakere Prabhanjanacharya (1996). Rukmiṇīśavijayaḥ: mahākāvyam. Aitareya Prakāśanam Vyāsanakere. p. 7.
- ^ K. R. Basavaraja (1984). History and Culture of Karnataka: Early Times to Unification. Chalukya Publications. p. 393.
- ^ V. Raghavan (1975). International Sanskrit Conference, New Delhi, March 26th-31st, 1972, Volume 1, Part 1. The Ministry. p. 511.
- ^ N. Rajagopalan (1990). A Garland: A Biographical Dictionary of Carnatic Composers and Musicians. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 319.
Bibliography
- Sharma, B. N. Krishnamurti (2000). A History of the Dvaita School of Vedānta and Its Literature, Vol 1. 3rd Edition. Motilal Banarsidass (2008 Reprint). ISBN 978-8120815759.