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<headword>आशी</headword>
आशीः Āśīḥ: Bendiction:
The word āśiḥ literally means blessing, benediction in the form of a
prayer, wish, desire, incantation etc. When any sort of benediction or
blessing is poetically expressed in a charming and attractive way,
the figure is called Āśiḥ. In literary and academic tradition it was a
very popular and common method to introduce one's work (on lit-
erature or philosophy or science or whatever may be the subject)
with a benedictary statement. Most of the poets and philosophers
of Sanskrit literature have followed this tradition with due respect.
In the tradition of Sanskrit epics (mahā-kāvya), it is said that an
epic starts either with benediction, obeisance to gods or respected
personalities or indication of the subject-matter. In all literary tra-
ditions, all types of composition begin with benediction known as
mangala ācaraṇa or nāndī. In philosophical literature, scholars have
argued in details about the utility of benediction at the very begin-
ning of each work. The first introductory verse of a drama, known
as nāndī, is very significant and testifies to the long-drawn tradition
of dramatic performance in ancient Indian literature. Benedictory
verses are mainly concerned with religious traditions and personal
faiths of the poets and authors who have followed this tradition
very sincerely.
The figure Āśīḥ is first introduced by Daṇḍin and thereafter
few scholars like Bhāmaha and Vāgbhaṭa have followed him. Āśīḥ
or blessing expressing good wishes and overall prospect towards
others has sometimes been applied as an incantation.
eg 1. sarvas taratu durgāṇi / sarvo bhadrāṇi paśyatu.
sarvaḥ kāmān avāpnotu / sarvaḥ sarvatra nandatu.
सर्वस्तरतु दुर्गाणि / सर्वो भद्राणि पश्यतु ।
सर्व:वः कामानवाप्नोतु / सर्व:वः सर्वत्र नन्दतु ॥
May all overcome difficulties,
May all behold welfare and peace,
May all obtain their wishes fulfilled,
May all everywhere delight in bliss.
In this verse, a universal appeal for the welfare of humanity has
been directly conveyed in the form of benediction.
आशीः Āśīḥ: Bendiction:
The word āśiḥ literally means blessing, benediction in the form of a
prayer, wish, desire, incantation etc. When any sort of benediction or
blessing is poetically expressed in a charming and attractive way,
the figure is called Āśiḥ. In literary and academic tradition it was a
very popular and common method to introduce one's work (on lit-
erature or philosophy or science or whatever may be the subject)
with a benedictary statement. Most of the poets and philosophers
of Sanskrit literature have followed this tradition with due respect.
In the tradition of Sanskrit epics (mahā-kāvya), it is said that an
epic starts either with benediction, obeisance to gods or respected
personalities or indication of the subject-matter. In all literary tra-
ditions, all types of composition begin with benediction known as
mangala ācaraṇa or nāndī. In philosophical literature, scholars have
argued in details about the utility of benediction at the very begin-
ning of each work. The first introductory verse of a drama, known
as nāndī, is very significant and testifies to the long-drawn tradition
of dramatic performance in ancient Indian literature. Benedictory
verses are mainly concerned with religious traditions and personal
faiths of the poets and authors who have followed this tradition
very sincerely.
The figure Āśīḥ is first introduced by Daṇḍin and thereafter
few scholars like Bhāmaha and Vāgbhaṭa have followed him. Āśīḥ
or blessing expressing good wishes and overall prospect towards
others has sometimes been applied as an incantation.
eg 1. sarvas taratu durgāṇi / sarvo bhadrāṇi paśyatu.
sarvaḥ kāmān avāpnotu / sarvaḥ sarvatra nandatu.
सर्वस्तरतु दुर्गाणि / सर्वो भद्राणि पश्यतु ।
सर्
May all overcome difficulties,
May all behold welfare and peace,
May all obtain their wishes fulfilled,
May all everywhere delight in bliss.
In this verse, a universal appeal for the welfare of humanity has
been directly conveyed in the form of benediction.