Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study)
by G. D. Jayalakshmi | 2019 | 58,344 words
This page relates ‘Analysis of Mukha Sandhi’ of the study on the Jivanandana (in English) which is a dramatic play written by Anadaraya Makhin in the 18th century. The Jivanandana praises the excellence of Advaita Vedanta, Ayurveda (medical science) and Dramatic literature as the triple agency for obtaining everlasting bliss.
Analysis of Mukha Sandhi
The main act is introduced with the information–
tataḥ praviśati jīvamantrī vijñānaśarmā
(“then enters Vijñāna Śarmā, the minister of the king and hero Jīva”).
As he enters, his exclamation (v.16) that while he lives none can overpower Jīva, forms the aṅga called Upakṣepa as it lays down the bija of the play, which is necessary for the final result.[1]
While going to the king's palace, the minsiter meets Dhāraṇā on the way and gets all information about the enemy’s plans from her. Here the war with Yakṣmā being imperative for Jīva’s evolvement gets confirmed and the sandhyaṅga here is Parikriyā.[2]
The minister then meets the king and the queen on the balcony of the king's palace. After a detailed discussion the royal couple repairs to Puṇḍarīkapura to procure Rasa and Gandhaka from lord Parameśvara. By this, the final aim of Jīva’s attainment of Bliss becomes established. This juncture is called Yukti.[3]
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
D.R. I. 27a:
bījanyāsa upakṣepaḥ |
[2]:
D.R. I. 27b:
tadbāhulyaṃ parikriyā |
[3]:
D.R. I.27 d:
sampradhāraṇamarthānāṃ yuktiḥ ||