Satirical works of Kshemendra (study)
by Arpana Devi | 2017 | 60,954 words
This page relates ‘Summary of the Bhallatashataka’ 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.
7.11. Summary of the Bhallaṭaśataka
The Bhallaṭaśataka (Bhallaṭaśatakam) is attributed to the poet Bhallaṭa. Bhallaṭa the distinguished poet belonged to the period of king Śaṅkaravarman (A.D. 883-902) of Kashmir.[1] The work contain 108 verses. It is a collection of Muktaka kind of poem revealing allegorical satire. The work mocks undiscriminating patrons of his time.
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[1]:
Rājataraṅgiṇī V.204