ಮಹಾರಾತ್ರಿ

by Kuvempu

40 pages, Unknown Binding

About the author

Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa widely known by the pen name Kuvempu was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 20th century Kannada literature. He is immortalised by some of his phrases, and in particular for his contribution to Universal Humanism or in his own words Vishwa maanavataa Vaada. He has penned the Karnataka State anthem Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate.

He has written several Poems, stories and plays. His work Sri Ramayana Darshanam, the rewriting of the great ancient Indian epic Ramayana in modern Kannada, is regarded as revival of the era of Mahakavya (Epic poetry) in a contemporary form and charm.

He has received several awards for his works in the field of literature such as, Jnanpith Award, Sahitya Akademi Award , Pampa Award , Karnataka Ratna. He has also received The Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India and Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. He is the second among Kannada poets to be revered as Rashtrakavi

His son K P Poornachandra Tejaswi was a famous writer as well.

Reviews

[Nayaz Riyazulla · Rating 4 out of 5]

ಸಿದ್ದಾರ್ಥ ಬುದ್ಧನಾಗುವ ಆ ಮಹಾರಾತ್ರಿಯ ನಾಟಕರೂಪವಿದು.... ಇದು ಗೊತ್ತಿರುವ ಕಥೆಯೇ, ಆದರೆ ಕುವೆಂಪುರ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಓದುವ ಸೊಬಗು ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣದ್ದು.

ಬುದ್ಧನ ಪರಿಚಾರಿಕ ಚೆನ್ನ ನಿದ್ರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಆಗ ಬುದ್ಧನು ನಿದ್ದೆಯನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸುವ ಪರಿ ನೋಡಿ.

"ಎಲೆ ನಿದ್ದೆ, ಏನಿತು ಮೃದು ಮಧುರಳವ್ ನೀನು
ಸಮತೆಯಿಯುವೆ ಜಗದ ಜೀವಿಗಳಿಗೆಲ್ಲ,
ನಿನ್ನ ಗಾಢಾಲಿಂಗನದೊಳೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಒಂದೆ.
ನಿಷ್ಪಕ್ಷಪಾತಳವ್ ನೀನು. ಬಡಕೂಲಿಯಾದೊಡೆಯು,
ಮೇಣರಸನಾದೊಡೆಯು ಭೇದ ತೋರದೆ ನೀನು ಮುತ್ತಿಡುವೆ. ಯೋಗಿಯಾದರು ಅಥವ ತಲೆಬಡಿಗನಾದರೂ
ನಿನ್ನ ದಿಟ್ಟಿಯೊಳೆಲ್ಲರೊಂದೇ. ಜಗದೆನಿತು ಬಳಲಿಕೆಯ, ಕೋಟಲೆಯ ನುಂಗುತಿಹೆ ನೀನು".

[Ravina P · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful narration about Siddhartha's sacrifice, that night when he left everything...

[Nidaseshi Manjunath · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review of book available in Kannada Language on Kathana Bharati (ಕಥನ ಭಾರತಿ) YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/XGZIVMhrsps?si=uddJ6...

[Author Tvastra · Rating 5 out of 5]

ಕುವೆಂಪು ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅವರೇ ಸಾಟಿ.