Vasantavilasa of Balachandra Suri (translation and study)
by R. T. Bhat | 1996 | 56,884 words
This is a study and English Translation of the Vasantavilasa—an historical epic poem written by Balachandra Suri that explores the life and achievements of Vastupala, a minister of the Chaulukya dynasty in 13th century Gujarat. The thesis is organized into three parts, covering the historical context of the Caulukya dynasty, Vastupala's accomplishm...
Canto 6-8 - Poetical descriptions of the seasons
[Full title: English translation of the Vasantavilasa, Canto 6-8: Poetical descriptions of the seasons]
(The sixth, the seventh and the eight Cantos contain the conventional poetical descriptions of the seasons, sports and pleasures, of the sun-rise, the sun-set, the moon-rise and others. These have been included by the poet only to make it a Mahakavya as prescribed by the authorities like Bhamaha and of Dandian. These cantos do not add anything substantial to the story Vastupala and hence the detailed contents of these three cantos are not given here.)