Bhaktimanjari: A Collection Of Verses On Devotion | Maharaja Svati Tirunal | Hardcover | Translated By Sriram Iyer| Edited By Sh

Bhakti-Majar Is A Unique Poem Composed By Mahrj Svti Tirun (1813- 1846) With Bhakti As Its Central Theme. With The rmad-Bhgavata Pura As Its Basis, Bhakti-Majar Expounds The Philosophy Of Bhakti Through Its One Thousand Poetic Verses Divided Over Ten atakas Set To Various Metres. The Supremacy Of Bhakti Over All Spiritual Paths, The Various Classes Of Devotees, The Selfless And Spontaneous Compassion Of The Lord, The Futility Of Human Birth Devoid Of Bhakti, Etc. Are Some Of The Topics Discussed In The Work. A Major Portion Of The Work Is Dedicated To An Elaborate Delineation Of The Nine Forms Of Devotion Viz. ravaa, Krtana, Smaraa, Pda-Sevana, Arcana, Vandana, Dsya, Sakhya And tma-Nivedana. Episodes From The rmad-Bhgavata Pura Such As The Life Of Prahlda, The Redemption Of Gajendra, The Redemption Of Ajmila, The Self-Surrender Of Bali, Etc, Are Briefly Represented In The Course Of Describing The Various Forms Of Devotion. The Creation Of The Universe, Its Geographical Divisions, Duties Of The Four Classes And Stages Of Life, The Procedure Of Reciting The rmad-Bhgavata Pura, The Rules Of Japa, Consecration Of Sacred Images, The Greatness Of Gag And Tulas Are Some Of The Other Highlights Of This Great Work. The Brief Representation Of The Pristine Philosophy Of Bhakti Through Verses Embellished With Figures Of Sound And Sense Makes The Work A Cherished Treasure Of Scholars And Devotees, Alike. :::About The Author::: Mahrj Svti Tirun r Rma Varm Iii (1813-1846) The Illustrious Ruler Of Travancore Was A Poet, A Musician And A Great Patron Of Arts & Literature. His Literary Compositions Include Synandrapura-Varana-Prabandha, Padmanbha-ataka And Bhakti-Majar, His Magnum-Opus. His Musical Works Include 300-Odd Songs Of Different Genres In Various Languages And Two Operatic Poems In Sanskrit Viz. Kucelopkhyna And Ajmilopkhyna. :::About Editor::: Shakuntala Gawde, Assistant Professor And Former Head Of The Sanskrit Department At The University Of Mumbai, Is A Distinguished Scholar Who Has Made Significant Contributions To The Field Of Sanskrit Studies And Research. She Has Published Six Books And Fifty Articles In Esteemed Journals, Edited Volumes, And Encyclopaedias. In 2021, She Was Honoured With The Academisthan Best Teacher Award. :::About The Translator::: Marutiiya Dr. Sriram Narainswamy Iyer, Deputy Director, Sanskrit Studies & Research, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai Is An Artist, Author And Sanskritist. Apart From His Academic Pursuits, He Has Also Composed And Directed Sanskrit Dance-Ballets Such As Um-Pariaya, r Bhgavata-Caritam, r akara-Digvijayam And r Rma Rjyam.