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descriptions of Sudakshina and of 'Raghu' in Raghuvamsa. But
the former excells latter in the originality of imagery and in
exaggeration of historical facts.
Of youth
The description of Chandrapeeda in 'Kadambari' with those in
this work and the imitation into the art of Government in this
work with the discourse of Sukraneeti bear close resemblance.
Still they are unprecedented in having achieved extra beauty and
loveliness in consequence of the intellectual flights of the poetess.
Of invasions
The description of the royal high-bred cult here, reminds us
of the description with Kulaka of the royal horse of Nala while
going to see the royal gardens. In a veiled manner the shadows
of portrayal of horses by Magha are visible. Though some iden-
tity appears to be possible, in fact, there is no such likeness
between the invasions of Raghu and those in this Kavya. This
went on according to the nature, times, and conditions of the
country then prevailing. The description of the processions and
army marches not only compare but also contrast very much with
similar descriptions of the invasions of Lord Krishna in Magham,
of Uttara in Champu Bharatam, and last but not least, of Rama
against Lanka in Ramayana.
Of seasons
No other poet has so extensively and fully dealt with this
aspect. The descriptions commenced with mid-summer and ended
with spring season. They were introduced as components of the
spring festivals. They also include the worship of the God of
Love (Manmadha) the flights in the swing, roaming in forests and
.
the former excells latter in the originality of imagery and in
exaggeration of historical facts.
Of youth
The description of Chandrapeeda in 'Kadambari' with those in
this work and the imitation into the art of Government in this
work with the discourse of Sukraneeti bear close resemblance.
Still they are unprecedented in having achieved extra beauty and
loveliness in consequence of the intellectual flights of the poetess.
Of invasions
The description of the royal high-bred cult here, reminds us
of the description with Kulaka of the royal horse of Nala while
going to see the royal gardens. In a veiled manner the shadows
of portrayal of horses by Magha are visible. Though some iden-
tity appears to be possible, in fact, there is no such likeness
between the invasions of Raghu and those in this Kavya. This
went on according to the nature, times, and conditions of the
country then prevailing. The description of the processions and
army marches not only compare but also contrast very much with
similar descriptions of the invasions of Lord Krishna in Magham,
of Uttara in Champu Bharatam, and last but not least, of Rama
against Lanka in Ramayana.
Of seasons
No other poet has so extensively and fully dealt with this
aspect. The descriptions commenced with mid-summer and ended
with spring season. They were introduced as components of the
spring festivals. They also include the worship of the God of
Love (Manmadha) the flights in the swing, roaming in forests and
.