Banabhatta, also known as Bana, was a Sanskrit scholar of 7th centuryIndia. He was the 'Asthana Kavi' meaning 'Court Poet' of King Harshavardhana. His works include 'Harsha Charitha' a biography of Harsha and 'Kadambari'. 'Kadambari Rasajnaanaam aahaaropi na rochate' - a very famous rhetoric pun in Sanskrit which means 'While reading 'Kadambari' one will invariably get so engrossed that the reader will forget his food'. But the second meaning is that 'People who are having alcohol will forget their food'. Sanskrit ( संसà¥à¤•à¥ƒà¤¤à¤®à¥) is an Indo-European classical language of India and a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. ... // Overview Events The Roman-Persian Wars end. ... Harsha or Harshavardhana (606-648) was an Indian emperor who ruled northern India as paramount monarch for over forty years. ...
This monograph provides the student of literature and the general reader with a brief introduction to Banabhatta, a towering figure in classical Sanskrit literature.
Banabhatta is the celebrated author of Kadambari and Harshacharita, masterpieces in Sanskrit literature.
Though his supremacy as a grand stylist, as a master over the elaborate phrase and poetic image, has never been questioned, his habitual sublimity of style, his very forte, has been an impediment to a just appreciation of his works.
If Harsha is remembered till this day as a great ruler, it is not only because he was a brave military leader, but also because he was a man of noble impulses, a great patron of learning and letters and he had great scholars like Banabhatta, Mayura and Divakara in his court.
Harsha came to occupy the throne of Thaneshwar at a very critical moment in its history.
Banabhatta's "Harshacharita" gives a detailed account of Harsha's life till he rescues Rajyashri.
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