Rasatarangini of Bhanudatta With “Nutanatari” Commentary by Bhagavadbhatta

Book Detail

• Author: Nina C. Bhavnagari
• Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789380829432
• Number of Pages: 108
• Release Date: 01-01-2017
• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Language: English

Overview:
This volume, the twenty-eighth in the "Prakashika Series" by the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), presents a critical edition of the Nutanatarivyakhya, a commentary by Bhagavatkavibhatta on Rasatarangini, a key treatise on rasa theory by Bhanudatta. The Nutanatarivyakhya provides valuable insights into the interpretations of rasa theory and its applications in classical Indian aesthetics. Bhagavatkavibhatta, a scholar from Gujarat, was a disciple of Ashadharabhatta, a well-known figure in the field of poetics. The book includes the Nutanatarivyakhya alongside the corresponding sections of the Rasatarangini, a detailed introduction, and extensive notes to help readers understand the text and its cultural and intellectual significance.

Key Themes:

• Rasa Theory: An in-depth study of the classical Indian aesthetic theory as expounded in Rasatarangini and commented on by Bhagavatkavibhatta.
• Gujarat’s Contribution to Sanskrit Literature: The book highlights the intellectual contributions of Gujarat to Sanskrit Shastric literature, focusing on Bhagavatkavibhatta’s role in the development of poetics.
• Manuscript Preservation: Part of the larger effort by the Government of India’s Department of Culture to preserve ancient manuscripts and make them accessible to modern readers.
• Critical Edition: A detailed critical edition of a rare manuscript, offering both the original text and commentary with notes to enhance understanding.
• Historical Context: An exploration of the historical and cultural significance of the Nutanatarivyakhya, which sheds light on an important but lesser-known scholar from the 18th–19th century in Gujarat.

Target Audience:

• Scholars and students of Sanskrit, Indian aesthetics, and classical poetics.
• Those interested in manuscriptology and the preservation of ancient Indian texts.
• Readers interested in the intellectual contributions of Gujarat to Sanskrit literature and poetics.
• Researchers of rasa theory and its application in classical and modern Indian aesthetics.

Key Insights:

• A critical edition of the Nutanatarivyakhya provides a rare glimpse into the commentary on Rasatarangini, an essential work on rasa theory.
• An exploration of the contributions of Gujarat to Sanskrit poetics, offering new insights into classical Indian aesthetics.
• An important resource for researchers in the fields of manuscript preservation and the study of Indian literary traditions.

This book is an invaluable addition to the study of Indian poetics and aesthetics, preserving the work of Bhagavatkavibhatta while offering critical insights into rasa theory and the literary traditions of Gujarat.