Rukminisha Vijaya (Sanskrit: रुक्मिणीशविजय, romanized: Rukmiṇīśavijaya, lit.'The triumph of the lord of Rukmini'), is a Vaishnava work composed by the 16th-century Hindu, Madhava saint, Vadiraja Tirtha.[1][2] It is an important work of Sanskrit literature, containing 19 chapters and 1,241 verses in various metres. The text is written in the Vaidarbhi style.[3][1]
Rukminisha Vijaya
Krishna and Rukmini, the titular characters of this poem
Rukminisha Vijaya is a mahakavya, rendered in the kāvya style, narrating the life of Krishna from boyhood, and ending with his marriage with Rukmini, his chief consort. The book highlights the story of Krishna, as described in the 10th canto of the Bhagavata Purana.[4][5][6]
The Rukminisha Vijaya is noted as an exemplar of Dvaita philosophy, and its opposition of the Advaita doctrine. It describes the exploits of Krishna, whose "unquestioned supremacy" is represented by the saint Vadiraja.[7]
Quoting on the style of the work, IndologistB. N. Krishnamurti Sharma writes, "The descriptions are effective and natural. The style is deeply alliterative. Sense and sound match well and the imagery is fine and lofty".[1]
Contents
The work begins with the compilation of a number of stotras, including ones dedicated to Krishna, who is referred to as the Paramatma, Hayagriva, Rukmini, who is described as Krishna's supreme beloved consort,[8] and Bhudevi.
The narrative form of the work begins with the slokas that describe the legend of Brahma praying to Vishnu for incarnating on earth as Krishna, and goes on to explain the story of Krishna, detailing his birth, his eulogies, the births of Balarama and Durga (Yogamaya), with the first canto ending with the departure of Krishna to Gokulam.[9]
The second canto entails slokas that begin with Krishna's entry into Gokulam, the blessings of Durga upon his parents, the reasons Krishna was born in a cowherd family, and the killing of Putana and Sakatasura, and their achievement of moksha.[10] The third canto begins with the description of the slaying of Trinavarta, Yashoda's witnessing of Krishna's vishvarupa, the symbolic nature of Krishna's activities, the dalliances of Krishna and the milkmaids, the exaltations of his divine abilities, and ends with the subjugation of Kaliya.[11] The fourth canto begins with Krishna's drinking of the forest fire, the slaying of Dhenukasura and other asuras, a description of various seasons, Krishna's mischief of stealing the milkmaids's clothes, and ends with Krishna lifting the mountain Govardhana.[12]
The next few cantos describe the aftermath of the deity's love-sport (Rāsakrīḍā) with the milkmaids, including his slaying of Shankacuda, Aristasura, and Keshi,[13] Krishna's journey to Mathura, the slaying of his uncle Kamsa, his triumph over Jarasandha, his elopement and wedding with Rukmini, and descriptions of the beauty of the divine couple. The birth and exploits of their son, Pradyumna, and his son, Aniruddha, are described, and the work ends with the author seeking the blessings of Krishna.[14]
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^Vyasanakere Prabhanjanacharya (1996). Rukmiṇīśavijayaḥ: mahākāvyam. Aitareya Prakāśanam Vyāsanakere. p. 7.
^K. R. Basavaraja (1984). History and Culture of Karnataka: Early Times to Unification. Chalukya Publications. p. 393.
^V. Raghavan (1975). International Sanskrit Conference, New Delhi, March 26th-31st, 1972, Volume 1, Part 1. The Ministry. p. 511.
^N. Rajagopalan (1990). A Garland: A Biographical Dictionary of Carnatic Composers and Musicians. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 319.
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^Rukminisha Vijaya - 1 - Sri Vadiraja Tirtha, T.S.Raghavendran. p. 31.
^Rukminisha Vijaya - 1 - Sri Vadiraja Tirtha, T.S.Raghavendran. pp. 2–6.
^Rukminisa Vijaya - 2 - Sri Vadiraja Tirtha, T. S. Raghavendran. pp. 3–5.
^Vadiraja Tirtha (2008). Rukminisa Vijaya. Part 3 (3rd, 4th Sargas). pp. 4–6.
^Rukminisa Vijaya - 4 - Sri Vadiraja Tirtha, T. S. Raghavendran. pp. 1–2.
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Googlepages site with links to English translation of Rukminishavijaya cantos
January 05, 2023
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Rukminisha Vijaya Sanskrit र क म ण शव जय romanized Rukmiṇisavijaya lit The triumph of the lord of Rukmini is a Vaishnava work composed by the 16th century Hindu Madhava saint Vadiraja Tirtha 1 2 It is an important work of Sanskrit literature containing 19 chapters and 1 241 verses in various metres The text is written in the Vaidarbhi style 3 1 Rukminisha VijayaKrishna and Rukmini the titular characters of this poemInformationReligionHinduismAuthorVadiraja TirthaLanguageSanskritPeriod16th centuryChapters19Verses1 241 Rukminisha Vijaya is a mahakavya rendered in the kavya style narrating the life of Krishna from boyhood and ending with his marriage with Rukmini his chief consort The book highlights the story of Krishna as described in the 10th canto of the Bhagavata Purana 4 5 6 Contents 1 Analysis 2 Contents 3 Translations 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Bibliography 6 External linksAnalysis EditThe Rukminisha Vijaya is noted as an exemplar of Dvaita philosophy and its opposition of the Advaita doctrine It describes the exploits of Krishna whose unquestioned supremacy is represented by the saint Vadiraja 7 Quoting on the style of the work Indologist B N Krishnamurti Sharma writes The descriptions are effective and natural The style is deeply alliterative Sense and sound match well and the imagery is fine and lofty 1 Contents EditThe work begins with the compilation of a number of stotras including ones dedicated to Krishna who is referred to as the Paramatma Hayagriva Rukmini who is described as Krishna s supreme beloved consort 8 and Bhudevi The narrative form of the work begins with the slokas that describe the legend of Brahma praying to Vishnu for incarnating on earth as Krishna and goes on to explain the story of Krishna detailing his birth his eulogies the births of Balarama and Durga Yogamaya with the first canto ending with the departure of Krishna to Gokulam 9 The second canto entails slokas that begin with Krishna s entry into Gokulam the blessings of Durga upon his parents the reasons Krishna was born in a cowherd family and the killing of Putana and Sakatasura and their achievement of moksha 10 The third canto begins with the description of the slaying of Trinavarta Yashoda s witnessing of Krishna s vishvarupa the symbolic nature of Krishna s activities the dalliances of Krishna and the milkmaids the exaltations of his divine abilities and ends with the subjugation of Kaliya 11 The fourth canto begins with Krishna s drinking of the forest fire the slaying of Dhenukasura and other asuras a description of various seasons Krishna s mischief of stealing the milkmaids s clothes and ends with Krishna lifting the mountain Govardhana 12 The next few cantos describe the aftermath of the deity s love sport Rasakriḍa with the milkmaids including his slaying of Shankacuda Aristasura and Keshi 13 Krishna s journey to Mathura the slaying of his uncle Kamsa his triumph over Jarasandha his elopement and wedding with Rukmini and descriptions of the beauty of the divine couple The birth and exploits of their son Pradyumna and his son Aniruddha are described and the work ends with the author seeking the blessings of Krishna 14 Translations EditThe text has been translated into Kannada Telugu Tamil Tulu Marathi Hindi and English languages See also Edit Poetry portalWorks of Vadiraja Tirtha List of Sanskrit poetsReferences Edit a b c Sharma 2000 p 430 www wisdomlib org 15 August 2020 Rukminishavijaya Rukmiṇisavijaya Rukminisha vijaya 2 definitions www wisdomlib org Retrieved 12 October 2022 Vyasanakere Prabhanjanacharya 1996 Rukmiṇisavijayaḥ mahakavyam Aitareya Prakasanam Vyasanakere p 7 K R Basavaraja 1984 History and Culture of Karnataka Early Times to Unification Chalukya Publications p 393 V Raghavan 1975 International Sanskrit Conference New Delhi March 26th 31st 1972 Volume 1 Part 1 The Ministry p 511 N Rajagopalan 1990 A Garland A Biographical Dictionary of Carnatic Composers and Musicians Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan p 319 RukminIsha Vijaya Saint Vadiraja Tirtha Vol 1 2 Sanskrit English D R Vasudeva Rau 1987 pdf Google Docs p 1 Retrieved 12 October 2022 Rukminisha Vijaya 1 Sri Vadiraja Tirtha T S Raghavendran p 31 Rukminisha Vijaya 1 Sri Vadiraja Tirtha T S Raghavendran pp 2 6 Rukminisa Vijaya 2 Sri Vadiraja Tirtha T S Raghavendran pp 3 5 Vadiraja Tirtha 2008 Rukminisa Vijaya Part 3 3rd 4th Sargas pp 4 6 Rukminisa Vijaya 4 Sri Vadiraja Tirtha T S Raghavendran pp 1 2 RukminIsha Vijaya Saint Vadiraja Tirtha Vol 1 2 Sanskrit English D R Vasudeva Rau 1987 pdf Google Docs xlvii Retrieved 12 October 2022 RukminIsha Vijaya Saint Vadiraja Tirtha Vol 1 2 Sanskrit English D R Vasudeva Rau 1987 pdf Google Docs pp 283 302 Retrieved 12 October 2022 Bibliography Edit Sharma B N Krishnamurti 2000 A History of the Dvaita School of Vedanta and Its Literature Vol 1 3rd Edition Motilal Banarsidass 2008 Reprint ISBN 978 8120815759 External links EditGooglepages site with links to English translation of Rukminishavijaya 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