Buddhacharitam (Prathamah Sargah) By Mahakavi Ashvaghosha

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Buddhacharitam (Prathamah Sargah)

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"Buddhacharitam" by the great poet Ashvaghosha is an epic poem narrating the life of Gautama Buddha. This edition of the first canto, edited by Dr. Alaka Chakrabartty, introduces the reader to the early life of Prince Siddhartha. It recounts his journey from a life of royal comfort to his first encounters with the harsh realities of human suffering, which set him on the path to enlightenment.

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Paperback
Published Date :

2022
Pages:

168
Weight:

170 (gms)
Language:

Bengali
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Sanskrit Book Depot
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Sanskrit Literature

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Ashvaghosha's "Buddhacharitam" is a masterful poetic retelling of the life of the Buddha. In this first canto, the narrative beautifully captures Prince Siddhartha's growing disillusionment with worldly pleasures. The pivotal moment of his journey begins when he witnesses a জরাগ্রস্ত ব্যক্তি (jarāgrasta byakti), an old man afflicted by age, which shatters his perception of a life free from suffering. This profound experience marks the beginning of his quest for truth. This Mahakavya is a foundational work of Buddhist Sanskrit Sahitya.