Annadatri-carita (study)

by Sarannya V. | 2020 | 34,082 words

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Summary: This study analyzes the Annadatri-Carita: an epic poem connected with a regional history written by Prof. K Balarama Panicker. The plot of the drama is based on a Sangam period myth connected with the epic Mahabharata. The author introduces Utiyan Ceralatan as Vancishvara, an ancestor of the last Travancore ruler named Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. This study on the Annadatricarita is in accordance with its historical and political aspects.

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The full text of the Annadatri-carita (study) in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

Acknowledgements

+ Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast

. The Myth of Grand Feast (Introduction)

. 1. The concept of Anna in Sanskrit literature

. 2. Importance of Annadana in Sanskrit literature

. 3. Popular Stories on Annadana

. 4. The role of Annadana in Indian culture

. 5. The Grand feast in Sangam Literature

. 6. The Grand Feast or Perumcorru

. 7. The Grand feast in Sanskrit Literature

. 8. The South Indian representation in Kurukshetra war

+ Chapter 2 - Depiction of King Utiyan Ceralatan in History and Literature

. 1. The Chera Dynasty (Introducion)

. 2. The Capital of the Chera Dynasty

. 3. Representation of Uthiyan Cheralathan in History

. 4. Epoch of Uthiyan

. 5. Uthiyan Cheralathan as a King

. 6. Battle of Venni

. 7. Uthiyan Cheralathan in Sangam Literature

. 8. Uthiyan Cheralathan in Sanskrit literature

+ Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Annadatri-carita

. 1. The Author and works

. 2. Annadatri-Carita (classification and subject-matter)

. 3. The name Annadatricarita

. 4. Theme and Summary of the Annadatri-Carita

. 5. Character Analysis of Annadatri-Carita

. 6. Poetic Beauty (a): Metre (Vritta)

. 6. Poetic Beauty (b): Alankaras (Aesthetics)

. 7. Influences and Adaptations

. 8. Annadatri-Carita On Stage

+ Chapter 4 - Dramatic Appraisal of Annadatri-carita

. Dramatic Appraisal of Annadatri-carita (Introduction)

. 1. Dramatic aspects (a): Vastu (Theme)

. 1. Dramatic aspects (b): Neta (Hero of the Drama)

. 1. Dramatic aspects (c): Rasa (sentiment)

. 2. Nandi Shloka (auspicious verse)

. 3. Prastavana (introductory part)

. 4. Praveshaka (link between two chapters)

. 5. Vishkambha (brief description of story)

. 6. Bharatavakya (final part of a drama)

+ Chapter 5 - Annadatri-carita—A Critical Study

. 1. Social and Economical Aspects in Annadatri-carita

. 2. Geographical Features in Annadatri-carita

. 3. The Voyage of Vancishvara depicted in Annadatri-carita

. 4. Political Dimensions in Annadatri-carita

. 5. The Author and Travancore Dynasty

. 6. Unusual Mixing of History and Myth

. 7. Divinity Applied on Travancore Royal Family

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Last Updated: 19 March, 2023

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