Dharmaśarmābhyudhāya
Dharmaśarmābhyudhāya is a Campūmahākāvya, dedicated to the 15th Jain Tīrthaṅkara, Dharmanātha, and is written in the form of a kāvya or poem.
The work is a philosophical exploration of the principles of Dharma (righteousness) and Adharma (unrighteousness) in the world. It describes the conflict between these two forces and explores the ways in which one can lead a righteous and fulfilling life.
Through the story of Dharmanātha, Haricandra provides insights into the Jain philosophy and its teachings. He discusses the importance of practicing non-violence, truthfulness, and other virtues, and the consequences of not following these principles.
The work also explores the role of karma and rebirth in shaping one’s life, and the ways in which one can achieve spiritual liberation through the pursuit of Dharma.
The work is a philosophical exploration of the principles of Dharma (righteousness) and Adharma (unrighteousness) in the world. It describes the conflict between these two forces and explores the ways in which one can lead a righteous and fulfilling life.
Through the story of Dharmanātha, Haricandra provides insights into the Jain philosophy and its teachings. He discusses the importance of practicing non-violence, truthfulness, and other virtues, and the consequences of not following these principles.
The work also explores the role of karma and rebirth in shaping one’s life, and the ways in which one can achieve spiritual liberation through the pursuit of Dharma.
Dharmaśarmābhyudhāya" is a "Campūmahākāvya" and is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tīrthaṅkara, Dharmanātha. The work is written in the form of a kāvya or poem and explores the principles of Dharma (righteousness) and Adharma (unrighteousness).
The work begins with a description of the conflict between the forces of Dharma and Adharma. The protagonist of the story, Dharmanātha, represents the principle of Dharma, while his antagonist, Sharmasthāna, represents the principle of Adharma.
Through the story of Dharmanātha, Haricandra provides insights into the Jain philosophy and its teachings on the principles of Dharma and Adharma. He discusses the importance of practicing non-violence, truthfulness, and other virtues, and the consequences of not following these principles.
The work also explores the role of karma and rebirth in shaping one’s life, and the ways in which one can achieve spiritual liberation through the pursuit of Dharma. Haricandra emphasizes the importance of living a righteous and virtuous life and warns against the dangers of succumbing to temptation and leading a life of Adharma.
Throughout the work, Haricandra uses vivid descriptions and powerful imagery to convey his message. He also employs various poetic techniques such as alliteration, repetition, and metaphor to enhance the beauty and meaning of the work.
The work begins with a description of the conflict between the forces of Dharma and Adharma. The protagonist of the story, Dharmanātha, represents the principle of Dharma, while his antagonist, Sharmasthāna, represents the principle of Adharma.
Through the story of Dharmanātha, Haricandra provides insights into the Jain philosophy and its teachings on the principles of Dharma and Adharma. He discusses the importance of practicing non-violence, truthfulness, and other virtues, and the consequences of not following these principles.
The work also explores the role of karma and rebirth in shaping one’s life, and the ways in which one can achieve spiritual liberation through the pursuit of Dharma. Haricandra emphasizes the importance of living a righteous and virtuous life and warns against the dangers of succumbing to temptation and leading a life of Adharma.
Throughout the work, Haricandra uses vivid descriptions and powerful imagery to convey his message. He also employs various poetic techniques such as alliteration, repetition, and metaphor to enhance the beauty and meaning of the work.
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"Dharmaśarmābyudhāya" is an important contribution to Sanskrit literature, particularly in the field of poetry and philosophy. The work’s use of the kāvya form demonstrates Haricandra’s skill as a poet, and his vivid descriptions and powerful imagery make the work a pleasure to read. Furthermore, the work provides valuable insights into the Jain philosophy and its teachings on the principles of Dharma and Adharma. Haricandra’s exploration of the role of karma and rebirth in shaping one’s life, and the ways in which one can achieve spiritual liberation through the pursuit of Dharma, also contributes to the wider philosophical discourse of Sanskrit literature. Overall, "Dharmaśarmābyudhāya" is an important work that continues to be studied and admired by scholars of Sanskrit literature and philosophy.
1. बालं वर्षीयांसमाढ्यं दरिद्रं धीरं भीरुं सज्जनं दुर्जनं च । अश्नात्येकः कृष्णवर्त्मेव कक्षं सर्वग्रासी निर्विवेकः कृतान्तः ॥ [धर्मशर्माभ्युदयः २० – २०]
bālaṃ varṣīyāṃsamāḍhyaṃ daridraṃ dhīraṃ bhīruṃ sajjanaṃ durjanaṃ ca ।
aśnātyekaḥ kṛṣṇavartmeva kakṣaṃ sarvagrāsī nirvivekaḥ kṛtāntaḥ ॥ [dharmaśarmābhyudayaḥ 20 – 20]
All-consuming, indiscriminate destiny, does not distinguish whether a person is a child, old, rich, poor, well-mannered, timid, good or bad. When the time comes it will finish them all, as a fire whose path is black, burns up everything that lies in its path.
2. वित्तं देहादङ्गमुच्चैश्चिताग्नेः व्यावर्तन्ते बान्धवाश्च श्मशानात् ।
एकं नानाजन्मवल्लीनिदानं कर्म द्वेधा याति जीवेन सार्धम् ॥ [धर्मशर्माभ्युदयः २० – २२]
vittaṃ dehādaṅgamuccaiścitāgneḥ vyāvartante bāndhavāśca śmaśānāt ।
ekaṃ nānājanmavallīnidānaṃ karma dvedhā yāti jīvena sārdham ॥ [dharmaśarmābhyudayaḥ 20 – 22]
When the fire touches the body, all the wealth earned is left behind, and the relatives who have come in the same way leave the grave. But Karma, the cause creeper of various births alone goes in two ways with the body.
bālaṃ varṣīyāṃsamāḍhyaṃ daridraṃ dhīraṃ bhīruṃ sajjanaṃ durjanaṃ ca ।
aśnātyekaḥ kṛṣṇavartmeva kakṣaṃ sarvagrāsī nirvivekaḥ kṛtāntaḥ ॥ [dharmaśarmābhyudayaḥ 20 – 20]
All-consuming, indiscriminate destiny, does not distinguish whether a person is a child, old, rich, poor, well-mannered, timid, good or bad. When the time comes it will finish them all, as a fire whose path is black, burns up everything that lies in its path.
2. वित्तं देहादङ्गमुच्चैश्चिताग्नेः व्यावर्तन्ते बान्धवाश्च श्मशानात् ।
एकं नानाजन्मवल्लीनिदानं कर्म द्वेधा याति जीवेन सार्धम् ॥ [धर्मशर्माभ्युदयः २० – २२]
vittaṃ dehādaṅgamuccaiścitāgneḥ vyāvartante bāndhavāśca śmaśānāt ।
ekaṃ nānājanmavallīnidānaṃ karma dvedhā yāti jīvena sārdham ॥ [dharmaśarmābhyudayaḥ 20 – 22]
When the fire touches the body, all the wealth earned is left behind, and the relatives who have come in the same way leave the grave. But Karma, the cause creeper of various births alone goes in two ways with the body.