Bhattadeva (1558–1638)(অসমীয়া: বৈকুণ্ঠনাথ ভাগৱত ভট্টাচাৰ্য), (Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya) is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose.[7] Though Bhaktiratnakar-katha, the Assamese translation of Sankardev's Sanskrit composition Bhaktiratnakar by Gopala Charana Dwija preceded the works of Bhattadeva,[8] Bhattadeva's prose had an influence in the development of a high and dignified style. Bhattadeva's and Gopala Charana Dvija's 16th century works are considered to be the earliest examples of prose in Indian languages.[9] Bhattadeva's erudition in Sanskrit grammar and literature, and his command over the Bhagavata earned him the title of Bhagavata Bhattacharya.[10]
Bhattadeva was born to Chandra Bharati and Tara Devi in a Brahmin family of Bichankuchi, Bajali (Kamrup).[11] After finishing his education he became a disciple of Damodara Deva and succeeded him as the head of Patbausi satra at Barpeta. He established the Byaskuchi satra some time later where he died. He is best known for Katha Bhagavat and Katha Gita, though some minor works like Saranamalika and Prasangamala are also ascribed to him.[12][13][14]
Work
Bhattadeva began translating the Sanskrit Bhagavata into Assamese prose at the bidding of Damodaradeva, who wanted it to be accessible to the common man. He rendered Katha Bhagavata in a discursive style that is dignified and balanced.[15] He maintains the same sense of dialogue in the Katha Gita. Though he uses short sentences, popular vocabulary and the expressive cadence of the colloquial,[16] he uses Sanskrit vocables heavily and his language is an elevated one.[17] After completing the Bhagavata and the Gita, he rendered the Bhaktiratnavali into elegant prose. He also compiled a book of devotional verses in Sanskrit gleaned from the Upanishads, Puranas and Samhitas illustrating all the elements of Bhakti. The work, Bhakti-Viveka reveals extensive knowledge and erudition of Bhattadeva, from the vedic to the puranic literature. Bhattadeva's contributions are not confined to prose literature, he wrote poetry also.[18]
^"..it was Bhattadeva who gave a distinct shape to Assamese prose... In all these writings traces of the Kamrupi dialect are quite distinct" (Goswami 1970, p. 7)
^"It was in his (Bhattadeva's) hands that Assamese prose was hardened, nourished and was fitted for the expression of high spiritual matters" (Barua 1953, p. 129).
^"Bhattadeva had a profound grammar and literature which earned for him the title of Bhagavata Bhattacharya" (versed in the Bhagavata). (Barua 1953, p. 131)
^The Assam Quarterly: Volume 2. Assam Academy for Cultural Relations. 1962.
Bibliography
Barua, B. K. (1953), "Early Assamese Prose", in Kakati, Banikanta (ed.), Aspects of Early Assamese Literature, Gauhati: Gauhati University
Goswami, Upendranath (1970), A Study on Kamrupi: A Dialect of Assamese, Gauhati: Department of Historical and Antiquarian Studies
Saikia, Nagen (1997), "Assamese", in Paniker, K. Ayyappa (ed.), Medieval Indian Literature, vol. 1, New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi, pp. 3–20
Sarma, Satyendranath (1987), "Bhattacharya, Baikunthanatha Bhagavata", in Dutta, Amaresh (ed.), Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature, New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi
January 28, 2023
bhattadeva, 1558, 1638, অসম, ঠন, গৱত, ভট, baikunthanatha, bhagavata, bhattacharya, acknowledged, father, assamese, prose, though, bhaktiratnakar, katha, assamese, translation, sankardev, sanskrit, composition, bhaktiratnakar, gopala, charana, dwija, preceded, . Bhattadeva 1558 1638 অসম য ব ক ণ ঠন থ ভ গৱত ভট ট চ ৰ য Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose 7 Though Bhaktiratnakar katha the Assamese translation of Sankardev s Sanskrit composition Bhaktiratnakar by Gopala Charana Dwija preceded the works of Bhattadeva 8 Bhattadeva s prose had an influence in the development of a high and dignified style Bhattadeva s and Gopala Charana Dvija s 16th century works are considered to be the earliest examples of prose in Indian languages 9 Bhattadeva s erudition in Sanskrit grammar and literature and his command over the Bhagavata earned him the title of Bhagavata Bhattacharya 10 Baikunthanatha Bhagavata BhattacharyaBornBaikunthanatha Bhattacharya23 March 1558Bichankuchi Bajali Barpeta Assam India Died3 January 1638 1638 01 03 aged 79 Byaskuchi Barpeta Pen nameBhattadevaOccupationLitterateurLanguageAssamese language 1 of Early Assamese 2 NationalityIndianPeriodMediaval periodNotable worksKatha Bhagavata 3 Katha Gita 4 Katha Ratnavali 5 Bhakti Viveka Sanskrit 6 Contents 1 Biography 2 Work 3 See also 4 References 5 BibliographyBiography EditBhattadeva was born to Chandra Bharati and Tara Devi in a Brahmin family of Bichankuchi Bajali Kamrup 11 After finishing his education he became a disciple of Damodara Deva and succeeded him as the head of Patbausi satra at Barpeta He established the Byaskuchi satra some time later where he died He is best known for Katha Bhagavat and Katha Gita though some minor works like Saranamalika and Prasangamala are also ascribed to him 12 13 14 Work EditBhattadeva began translating the Sanskrit Bhagavata into Assamese prose at the bidding of Damodaradeva who wanted it to be accessible to the common man He rendered Katha Bhagavata in a discursive style that is dignified and balanced 15 He maintains the same sense of dialogue in the Katha Gita Though he uses short sentences popular vocabulary and the expressive cadence of the colloquial 16 he uses Sanskrit vocables heavily and his language is an elevated one 17 After completing the Bhagavata and the Gita he rendered the Bhaktiratnavali into elegant prose He also compiled a book of devotional verses in Sanskrit gleaned from the Upanishads Puranas and Samhitas illustrating all the elements of Bhakti The work Bhakti Viveka reveals extensive knowledge and erudition of Bhattadeva from the vedic to the puranic literature Bhattadeva s contributions are not confined to prose literature he wrote poetry also 18 Bhattadev University of Assam is named after him See also EditHema Saraswati Haribara VipraReferences Edit it was Bhattadeva who gave a distinct shape to Assamese prose In all these writings traces of the Kamrupi dialect are quite distinct Goswami 1970 p 7 It was in his Bhattadeva s hands that Assamese prose was hardened nourished and was fitted for the expression of high spiritual matters Barua 1953 p 129 Barua 1953 p 129 Barua 1953 p 129 Sarma 1987 p 480 Sarma 1987 p 480 Sarma 1987 p 480 Saikia 1997 p 16 Saikia 1997 p 16 Bhattadeva had a profound grammar and literature which earned for him the title of Bhagavata Bhattacharya versed in the Bhagavata Barua 1953 p 131 Sarma 1987 p 480 Sarma Satyendranath 1976 Assamese literature Otto Harrassowitz Verlag p 63 None Ayyappappanikkar 1997 Medieval Indian literature an anthology Volume 2 Sahitya Akademi p 16 George K M 1997 Masterpieces of Indian literature Volume 1 National Book Trust p 2184 ISBN 978 81 237 1978 8 Barua 1953 p 130 Barua 1953 p 130 Sarma 1987 p 480 The Assam Quarterly Volume 2 Assam Academy for Cultural Relations 1962 Bibliography EditBarua B K 1953 Early Assamese Prose in Kakati Banikanta ed Aspects of Early Assamese Literature Gauhati Gauhati University Goswami Upendranath 1970 A Study on Kamrupi A Dialect of Assamese Gauhati Department of Historical and Antiquarian Studies Saikia Nagen 1997 Assamese in Paniker K Ayyappa ed Medieval Indian Literature vol 1 New Delhi Sahitya Akademi pp 3 20 Sarma Satyendranath 1987 Bhattacharya Baikunthanatha Bhagavata in Dutta Amaresh ed Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature New Delhi Sahitya Akademi Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bhattadeva amp oldid 1100090529, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
