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Title: Nala och Dayamanti: En indisk dikt ur Mahabharata
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Nala och Damayanti: En indisk dikt ur Mahabharata" by Sriharsa is a poetic narrative drawn from the Mahabharata, a monumental epic written in the early medieval period. The text recounts the tragic and romantic story of Nala, a skilled king, and his devotion to his beloved Damayanti, exploring themes of love, loss, and destiny. As they navigate challenges brought about by deceit and misfortune, their relationship highlights the complexities of duty, honor, and resilience in ancient Indian culture. The opening of the narrative introduces Nala, the noble king of Nishadha, endowed with exceptional virtues and charm, as well as Damayanti, the beautiful daughter of King Bhima. Their love blossoms in the background of competitive suitors seeking Damayanti’s hand, with a heavenly swan playing a pivotal role in uniting them through divine intervention. As the story unfolds, Nala's fate begins to entwine with themes of gambling and betrayal, setting the stage for the trials they will face together as well as the challenges that will test their loyalty and commitment. The narrative's rich tapestry reflects its roots in the Mahabharata while establishing the standalone significance of Nala and Damayanti's poignant tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sriharsa, active 12th century
Translator: Kellgren, Abraham Herman August, 1822-1856
EBook No.: 60111
Published: Aug 17, 2019
Downloads: 171
Language: Swedish
Subject: Nala (Hindu mythology) -- Poetry
Subject: Damayanti (Hindu mythology) -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Nala och Dayamanti: En indisk dikt ur Mahabharata
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Nala och Damayanti: En indisk dikt ur Mahabharata" by Sriharsa is a poetic narrative drawn from the Mahabharata, a monumental epic written in the early medieval period. The text recounts the tragic and romantic story of Nala, a skilled king, and his devotion to his beloved Damayanti, exploring themes of love, loss, and destiny. As they navigate challenges brought about by deceit and misfortune, their relationship highlights the complexities of duty, honor, and resilience in ancient Indian culture. The opening of the narrative introduces Nala, the noble king of Nishadha, endowed with exceptional virtues and charm, as well as Damayanti, the beautiful daughter of King Bhima. Their love blossoms in the background of competitive suitors seeking Damayanti’s hand, with a heavenly swan playing a pivotal role in uniting them through divine intervention. As the story unfolds, Nala's fate begins to entwine with themes of gambling and betrayal, setting the stage for the trials they will face together as well as the challenges that will test their loyalty and commitment. The narrative's rich tapestry reflects its roots in the Mahabharata while establishing the standalone significance of Nala and Damayanti's poignant tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sriharsa, active 12th century
Translator: Kellgren, Abraham Herman August, 1822-1856
EBook No.: 60111
Published: Aug 17, 2019
Downloads: 171
Language: Swedish
Subject: Nala (Hindu mythology) -- Poetry
Subject: Damayanti (Hindu mythology) -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.