Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study)
by Artatrana Sarangi | 1984 | 120,842 words
Summary: This is a study in English of the Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (written by Lolla Lakshmidhara). This text represents an encyclopedic manual for emperors, akin to ancient works like Yuktikalpataru and Manasollasa. The Samrajyalaksmipithika encompasses about 3870 verses in addressing topics such as public festivals, governance, warfare (military strategy), and rituals associated with the Tantric worship for the deity Samrajya-Lakshmi.
In conclusion, this thesis critically analyzes the Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika and its contribution to the socio-political and cultural fabrics of Southern India during the Vijayanagar period. It aims to highlight the text's unique amalgamation of magico-religious rituals with practical advice on royal conduct, thus enshrining it as a tool for expansion and maintenance of an empire.
Original titles: Sāmrājyalakṣmīpīṭhikā (साम्राज्यलक्ष्मीपीठिका), Samrajyalakshmipithika, Samrajyalaksmipithika, Sāṃrājyalakṣmīpīṭhikā (सांराज्यलक्ष्मीपीठिका), Sāmrājya-lakṣmīpīṭhikā (साम्राज्य-लक्ष्मीपीठिका), Samrajya-lakshmipithika, Samrajya-laksmipithika, Sāṃrājya-lakṣmīpīṭhikā (सांराज्य-लक्ष्मीपीठिका), Sāmrājya-lakṣmī-pīṭhikā (साम्राज्य-लक्ष्मी-पीठिका), Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika (pitika), Samrajya-laksmi-pithika, Sāṃrājya-lakṣmī-pīṭhikā (सांराज्य-लक्ष्मी-पीठिका). Also: Samrajyalaksmipitika. Author: Lolla Lakṣmīdhara (लोल्ल लक्ष्मीधर), Lolla Lakshmidhara, Laksmidhara, etc.
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