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is handed over to the wind who brings her back to the lover. Vādicandra composed a number of texts viz. Pārśvapurāṇa, Jñānasūryodayanāṭaka, Pavanadūta, Śrīpāla-ākhyāna (Gujarati - Hindi Yasodharacaritra, Sulocanācaritra, Holikäcaritra and Ambika kathā. Pub. Text with Hindi commentary by Udailal In Indian Antiquary p. 19// Text with Hindi trans. In: Kävyamālā Gucchaka 13, pp. 9-24. 1903.// Hindi Jaina Sahitya, S.No. 3 Prasaraka Karyalaya, Bombay 1914, pp. 9//
Candradūta (1625 AD) by Vimalakirti, pupil of Vimalatilaka of Kharataragaccha, is composed in 141 verses. It is in the form of Samasyāpūrti of Meghadūta of Kālidāsa, imitating the fourth line of the each verse of the work. The poet also included independent verses. The poet has conveyed his prayer to Nābheya Jina of Śatruñjaya etc. Jaina pilgrimages through Candra (moon). The poet has not mentioned the place where from he is sending his message Pub. Text Jinadattasūri Jñanabhandara.
Candradūta by Jambukavi or Jambūnāgakavi (10th cent. AD) is composed in 23 Sanskrit verses in Mālinī metres. Though small in size, it can be placed among some of the masterpieces of the Dūtakavya literature. The central theme of the poem is conventional one. A lady separated from her lover requests the moon to go to her lover and inform him of her pangs of separation. The messenger is requested to inform the hero that her beloved is dying by inches. The moon is deeply moved by her piteous condition and bewilderment. After reaching to the lover, she relates the sad plight of the lady to him. Being charmed by the melodious voice of the moon, the lover at once returns back to her and the couple enjoys a happy reunion. The poem is really a nice piece where the messenger not only conveys the message but also brings about the desired result. Pub. ed. by J.B. Chaudhary In: Dutakavyasangraha 3, Mns. Baroda No. 2788; Bk. No. 1767, BORI 176 of a 1882-3 Hamsa no. 9. Peterson III. A. P. 292.
Comm. Avacuri, BK No. 1767; Hamsa no. 9.
Commentary by Säntisüri Jesalmer p. 43.
By Vinayaprabha. BORI 354 of 1884-87, BORID. XIX. II. 203.
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