Satirical works of Kshemendra (study)
by Arpana Devi | 2017 | 60,954 words
This page relates ‘Acknowledgement’ part of the study on the Satirical works of Kshemendra: an 11th century poet from Kashmir, who composed three satirical works. Kshemendra himself says that in composing the satirical works his only motive is to reform the mindset of the people.—He exposes all the vices and follies prevailing in the society with the intention to reform it.
Acknowledgement
At the very outset, I offer my gratitude to the God, the Almighty, for His showers of blessings throughout my research work to complete the research successfully.
I express my deep sense of gratitude to my revered supervisor Dr. Dipak Kumar Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari, Assam, former Director of College Development Council and Professor of Sanskrit Department of G.U. In spite of his tight schedule, he has found time to make useful corrections and valuable suggestions to ensure the success of my thesis. Without his encouragement and guidance, the present work would not have attained this position.
I am also grateful to Prof. (Dr.) Manjula Devi, Head, Deptt. of Sanskrit, Gauhati University, Guwahati and also to the revered teachers of the Deptt. of Sanskrit, Gauhati University, viz. Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra Nath Sarma, Prof. (Dr.) Nalini Devi Mishra, Prof.(Dr.) Sujata Purakayastha, Prof.(Dr.) Mukta Biswas, Prof.(Dr.)Shrutidhara Chakravarty, Prof.(Dr.) Hiran Sarmah, Dr. Kameswar Shukla, Prof.(Dr.) Sudeshna Bhattacharjya, Dr. Jagadish Sarma, Dr. Upama Barman Deka, Dr. Binima Bezbaruah for their kind encouragement and valuable advice.
I am also grateful to the staff members of the K.K Handique Library, Gauhati University, National Library, Kolkata, District Library, Guwahati, Cotton College Library, Seminar Library, Sanskrit Department, Gauhati University, Mangaldai District Library, Mangaldai College Library for their kind help in providing valuable books and periodicals that were essential for my research work.
I would like to express my gratefulness to my father Sri Jogendra Nath Sarmah and mother Sri Nalini Devi, for their encouragement and co-operation in carrying out my research work successfully. Moreover, I offer my thanks to my elder brother Sri Jugal Sarmah and elder sister Sri Jayashri Devi, who helped me in the preparation of this dissertation.
I am also thankful to all my friends who have encouraged me during my work.
Lastly, I offer my thanks to Mahananda Hazarika, the proprietor of the Aruna Computer for printing and binding.
Place: Gauhati University
Date: 21.04.2017
(Arpana Devi)