ನೀಲಕಂಠ ದೀಕ್ಷಿತನ ಲಘು ಕಾವ್ಯಗಳು

Neelakanthadikshita was a marvel of the Sanskrit world in the seventeenth century; his poetic and scholarly achievements were extraordinary. In particular, his humorous style is very interesting. Among his many delightful works, Kalividambana, Sabharanjana, Vairagyashataka and Shantivilasa are the most popular. The original, translated, and annotated versions of these works can be found in this book. Along with these, there is also an extensive and instructive introduction about the poet's country, time, and works. Kalividambana is a remarkable satirical work that humorously lampoons the absurdities of the Kali Yuga. The sharp satire of this work, which points out and corrects the flaws in all strata of society, is unique in all of Sanskrit literature. Sabharanjana is a delightful symbol of purushartha that playfully imparts moral lessons. This century, which eloquently describes universal values, is a beautiful code dedicated to establishing ideals. Vairagyashataka is a rare work, lightly spiced with humor, that seriously expounds on philosophy while simultaneously achieving social satire and universal education, aiming for liberation, the ultimate goal of life. Its place in the genre of renunciation literature is highly esteemed. Shantivilasa is a work that reminds one of the greatness of renunciation and the thorns of worldly life.