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सिरि भूवलय
A Unique Poem that belongs to All Mankind
In his introduction to "Siribhuvalaya", which the Governor of Karnataka released on 9th March 2003, Dr. S.S.Marulayya says, "We need not hesitate to place the 'Siribhuvalaya' among the Wonders of the World. This is a religious poem based on numerals, a poem at once rare, matchless and exceptional. It is a Jaina Poem. It employs Kannada numerals, but encompassing 718 languages of the world, it is a miraculous and a special work of art and a challenge to the study of languages itself. Hence it is that Kumudendu Kavi has called it 'a Karnataka poem that comprises. all languages, and a poem for all mankind"."
This work does not employ any alphabet. It is set in a frame of squares and is in a numerical script. The metre is mainly the 'Saangathya' of Kannada poetry. Numbers from 1 to 64 represent the letters of the alphabet in each composition. These numerals are placed in 729 squares formed by a super square of 27 squares horizontally and 27 squares vertically. These numerals have been arranged in a variety of patterns. The poet himself has named some of these Chakrabandha, Hamsabandha, Varapadmabandha, Sagarabandha, Sarasabandha, Kruanchabandha, Mayurabandha, Ramapadabandha, Nakhabandha etc. Essentially, his is a religious outlook.
Dr. T.V.Venkatachala Sastry, who has edited the present version, sums up the contents of the work in these words: "Editors and scholars have said that in this exceptional work, matters relating to the basic sciences, matters relating to philosophy and lore relating to medicine, atomic science, astronomy, mathematics, history and culture, as well as extracts from the Vedas and the Bhagavadgita, have been embedded." The numerals in the 729 squares have been arranged in different patterns. As the patterns are identified and decoded, the work surrenders its treasures. Lie hidden in the work are 718 languages and 18 scripts. Apart from Kannada, several languages like Prakrita, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil and Marathi have been woven into this text. It has been claimed that several ancient works like the Ramayana, the Mahabharatha and the Rigveda are also embedded. One of those intimately connected with this work, Karlamangalam Srikantaiah, has claimed that the then available knowledge in several disciplines like alchemy, the science of matrimony, atomic science and space science is stored here and that medical science in particular has abundant material. He claims that the work contains instructions for travel in water and space travel. It is also said that the work contains information about the production of modern weapons.
Dr. S.Srikanta Sastry is a revered name in the study of Indian history and culture. He has elaborated the importance of this work in these words: "This work is of great importance in the study of Kannada language and Literature and the literatures of Sanskrit, Prakritha, Tamil and Telugu. It throws light on the history of India and the history of Karnataka. This is an important source for the study of Indian Mathematics. It is helpful in the study of the development of Physics, Chemistry and the Life Sciences in India. It helps in the study of sculpture and iconography. If the
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| SR No. | 023254 |
| Book Title | Siri Bhuvalay Part 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Swarna Jyoti |
| Publisher | Pustak Shakti Prakashan |
| Publication Year | 2007 |
| Total Pages | 504 |
| Language | Sanskrit, Hindi |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari |
| File Size | 12 MB |