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________________ 464 STUDIES IN JAIN LITERATURE words, which has sweet (pleasing) sounds, which is cast in metrical form, which is graceful and whose sense is clear (sphuta) obvious (vikata) and transparent (prakata) deserves to be studied (read) (by all)11. While Prakrit poetry, charming, full of (lifting word music) adored by young ladies and enriched by the sentiment of love is at hand, who will care to go'in for Sanskrit (poetry) 12 ? 4. Various Poet's Praise Of Prakrit Poetry : (a) Vakpati "The charm of Sanskrit speech blooms in its Prakritic shadow, while the (innate) glory of the Prakrit is heightened when touched up by its Sanskritization13. It is only in Prakrit that we can have in an abundant measure, ever fresh themes presented in a rich variety of styles, refreshingly cool and caressingly sweet. This will continue to be till the end of the world 14. All languages merge in it (Prakrit) and emerge (nemti) from it. Waters pour into the sea and flow out of it!S. A peculiar delight which dilates and closes the eyes, thrills the heart, rushing inwards and outwards 16."--Gaudavaho : v 65, v 92, v 93, 194. (As translated by N. G. Suru.) (b) Rajasekhara "Sanskrit compositions are harsh, while a composition in Prakrit sounds so soft. The difference between the two is as between the masculine and the feminine."17 In other words, You may respect Sanskrit but you will fall in love with Prakrit. -Karpuramanjari 1.7 Sanskrit speech is praiseworthy whereas Prakrit speech is naturally sweet... 18 ---Balaramayana 1.11 It (i.e. Prakrit) is the source of Sanskrit; it dances on the tongues of ladies of lovely eyes; when one hears it the words of Sanskrit language grate upon one's ears; its prose is easy, does not contain hard letters and has very few compounds; and it is the abode of the god of love...919 -Balaramayana I. 11" (c) A commentator of Prakrit-Prakasa For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org Jain Education International
| SR No. | 001868 |
| Book Title | Studies in Jain Literature |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | V M Kulkarni |
| Publisher | Shardaben Chimanbhai Educational Research Centre |
| Publication Year | 2001 |
| Total Pages | 114 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Literature, & Story |
| File Size | 14 MB |