Bharavi creator Bharavi Peterson, Indira Viswanathan text London, England : Harvard University Press @2016 monographic eng

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xlvi, 430p. ; 21 cm. Arjuna and the Hunter, by the sixth-century poet Bharavi, portrays Arjuna's travels to the Himalayas, where Shiva tests the hero's courage in combat and bestows upon him an invincible weapon. This is a masterful contemplation of ethical conduct, ascetic discipline, and religious devotion-enduring themes in Indian literature. Queen Draupadi Calls for Action -- Yudhishthira and Bhima Debate Policy -- Vyasa's Counsel -- Autumn Landscape -- The Magnificent Himalaya -- Arjuna's Asceticism -- The Journey of the Apsarases and Gandharvas -- Playing in the Woods and the River Ganga -- The Lovemaking of the Apsarases and Gandharvas -- A Failed Seduction -- Indra Tests Arjuna -- Shiva's Noble Plan -- The Boar's Attack and the Hunter's Claim -- Arjuna Defeats Shiva's Army of Spirits -- Arjuna's Combat with Shiva -- A Contest with Supernatural Weapons -- The Loss of Arjuna's Weapons -- Wrestling Match, Theophany, and Boon. / Bharavi Literatures East Indo-European and Celtic literatures Epic poetry, Sanskrit Epic poetry, Sanskrit -- Translations into English Epic poetry, Sanskrit -- History and criticism 18.64 ancient Indian languages and/or literature 891.21 BHA 9780674495234 :International Book Distributors :Flat No 17, Prakash Apartment 4405/2, 5 Ansari Road Darya Ganj New Delhi :International Book Distributors :Flat No 17, Prakash Apartment 4405/2, 5 Ansari Road Darya Ganj New Delhi 220506 20220523111953.0