The Prem sagur by active 17th century Caturbhujamisra

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Author Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Translator Hollings, W. (William), 1810-1857
Translator Lallu Lal, 1763-1825
Title The Prem sagur
Alternate Title The Prem sagur (Ocean of love)
Original Publication Calcutta: W. Ridsdale, Military Orphan Press, 1848.
Note English translation by W. Hollings of Lallu Lal's Hindi translation of the Prem sagur in Braj Bhasha.
Note Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary "The Prem Sagur" by Caturbhujamisra is a historical text that was popular in the 17th century. This work appears to narrate the events from the Mahabharata and the life of the deity Krishna, detailing the moral and ethical teachings inherent in those stories. The narrative is rich with themes of justice, righteousness, and divine intervention within the human realm. The opening of "The Prem Sagur" introduces the historical context following the great war of the Pandavas, highlighting King Pureechit who encounters a significant moral dilemma involving the manifestations of virtue and sin in society. Witnessing an act of injustice against a cow and a bullock, the king confronts the perpetrator, identifying him as a representation of the Black Age—a time characterized by immorality. The king's actions set off a series of events leading to reflection on his own actions and the nature of fate, as he grapples with the consequences of cursing a saint. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of character, duty, and the teachings of Krishna that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject Krishna (Hindu deity)
Category Text
EBook-No. 74050
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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