The Bihari-Satasai (Text, Transliteration, Word-to-Word Meaning and Translation in Free Verse)

Book Details:

• Author: Dr. Satya Dev Choudhary
• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
• Language: Text, Transliteration, Word-to-Word Meaning, and Translation in Free Verse
• Edition: 2002
• ISBN: 9788172762629
• Pages: 432
• Cover: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 22.5 cm X 14.5 cm
• Weight: 620 gm

About the Book:

This book presents an English rendering in blank verse of the Bihari-Satasai, a collection of 713 couplets originally composed in Brajabhasa, a popular form of Hindi from the 17th century, by the esteemed poet Biharilal (Bihari).

Key Themes:

1. Erotic Sentiments: Explores the union and separation of lovers, their gestures, and emotions during various occasions.
2. Beauty of the Nayikas: Delights in the captivating charm of heroines, with the sakhi (friend) playing a pivotal role in uniting lovers, particularly during moments of sulking.
3. Didactic Elements: Includes couplets with moral teachings, devotion to God, and praises for Raja Jayasimha of Jaipur, the poet's patron.

This comprehensive translation enriches the understanding of medieval Hindi literature, blending textual analysis, transliteration, and translation for accessibility.

About the Author:

Dr. Satya Dev Choudhary is a distinguished Professor of Hindi and Sanskrit with expertise in:

• Indian Poetics
• Philology
• Vedic Literature
• Medieval Hindi Literature

Dr. Choudhary has authored approximately 25 books and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to literature and academia.