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XVIII
are the instances of Champū kāvya where in we can
find a happy blend of prose and verses. In
Vyasayogicharitam though Somanātha kavi makes use
of verses, it is the prose form that is given prominence.
It is generally believed that prose in Sanskṛt literary
works, are normally very tough and inaccessible to
common readers. To some extent, it is true also. In
a prose work sentences are too long containing long
compounds. The poets are inclined to use unfamiliar
words and often the figure of speech 'pun' is profusely
made use of. Many mythological events also are included
in the narration. Some of these characteristics of Sanskṛt
prose works, can be found in Vyasayogicharitam also.
But, though Somanātha often makes use of words which
are not familiar to a common Sanskṛt reader, the length
of sentences is tolerable. The compound words also
are not very long as we see in Bāṇa's works. Many
a time he uses short sentences that express the feelings
effectively. Though, sometimes the use of rare words
makes it difficult to follow, the melody and the rhythm
of the language that Somanātha uses, are so captivating
that mere listening to it indeed is a great treat to
the ears. The use of alliteration and also the arthālaņkāras
such as utprekṣā, atiśayokti etc, have enhanced the
beauty of the work.
Somanātha displays much restrain in the narration.
He chooses only the important events from the life
of Śrī Vyāsa Tīrtha and describes them in a very
fascinating manner. The narration stretches upto the
last days of Śrī Vyāsa Tīrtha, though intentionally or
otherwise it does not mention the demise of him.
It also covers the reigning periods of many Vijayanagara
kings from king Narasa to Achyutadevaraya. Yet,
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are the instances of Champū kāvya where in we can
find a happy blend of prose and verses. In
Vyasayogicharitam though Somanātha kavi makes use
of verses, it is the prose form that is given prominence.
It is generally believed that prose in Sanskṛt literary
works, are normally very tough and inaccessible to
common readers. To some extent, it is true also. In
a prose work sentences are too long containing long
compounds. The poets are inclined to use unfamiliar
words and often the figure of speech 'pun' is profusely
made use of. Many mythological events also are included
in the narration. Some of these characteristics of Sanskṛt
prose works, can be found in Vyasayogicharitam also.
But, though Somanātha often makes use of words which
are not familiar to a common Sanskṛt reader, the length
of sentences is tolerable. The compound words also
are not very long as we see in Bāṇa's works. Many
a time he uses short sentences that express the feelings
effectively. Though, sometimes the use of rare words
makes it difficult to follow, the melody and the rhythm
of the language that Somanātha uses, are so captivating
that mere listening to it indeed is a great treat to
the ears. The use of alliteration and also the arthālaņkāras
such as utprekṣā, atiśayokti etc, have enhanced the
beauty of the work.
Somanātha displays much restrain in the narration.
He chooses only the important events from the life
of Śrī Vyāsa Tīrtha and describes them in a very
fascinating manner. The narration stretches upto the
last days of Śrī Vyāsa Tīrtha, though intentionally or
otherwise it does not mention the demise of him.
It also covers the reigning periods of many Vijayanagara
kings from king Narasa to Achyutadevaraya. Yet,
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