Ishvara Pratyabhijna Vimarshini Part 1 (KSTS 22)

depth of meaning, not devoid of the loftiness of ideas, pervades the present poem of our author, whose deep knowledge of the Sāṅkhya a school of Indian philosophy, Vedānta a school of Indian philosophy, and the Buddhistic logic all the more adds weight to the way in which he has handled his poetry or dived deep into its niceties with successful results. It is perhaps on this score that some of the critics hold the opinion that Bhāravi can maintain his grandeur only so long as Māgha does not put in his appearance. But when Māgha (referring to both the poet Māgha and the month of Māgha) commences his rise, the splendour of Bhāravi fades like that of the sun.original: "The brilliance of Bhāravi shines only as long as the rise of Māgha does not occur; but once Māgha has risen, the brilliance of Bhāravi is like that of the sun." Nor is this all. "He possesses much luxuriance of expression and imagination, and in the many love passages of his epic, sweetness and prettiness abound." Good sense and simplicity of moral sentiments, harmonious blending of sense and sound, martial tone, and the delineation of commonplace ideas are also some of the outstanding features of his poetry.

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