The descent of the sun: A cycle of birth by Unknown

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Author Unknown
Translator Bain, F. W. (Francis William), 1863-1940
Uniform Title Trivikramadhogasri. English
Title The descent of the sun: A cycle of birth
Original Publication United Kingdom: Methuen & Co. Ltd.,1903,pubdate 1917.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "The Descent of the Sun: A Cycle of Birth" by Unknown is a fairy tale rooted in solar mythology, translated from an old Hindu manuscript in the early 20th century. The narrative intertwines themes of love, beauty, and the cyclical nature of life and death through its main characters, Kamalamitra and Anushayiní, exploring the philosophical depths of reincarnation and divine connection. In a rich tapestry of mythological references, the story delves into the struggles faced by these characters as they navigate love and the spiritual implications of their desires. The opening of the story begins with an invocation to divine spirits and subsequently introduces Kamalamitra, a young king of the spirits who engages in severe penance to attain beauty in a wife that reflects divine glory. The narrative establishes his fervent wish for a wife whose beauty could serve as a medium of devotion. Eventually, Kamalamitra meets Anushayiní by a lotus pond, marking the beginning of their romantic intertwining. However, upon boasting about her beauty to a friend, they decide to challenge a sage to test her allure, unknowingly drawing a curse that binds them to suffer separation until one slays the other. As the tale unfurls, it promises deeper explorations into the consequences of their actions and the eternal cycles of birth and rebirth that define their destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject Hindu legends
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EBook-No. 68641
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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