Dhruva's Penance: A Sanskrit Drama In Five Acts (1905)

By C. M. Padmanabhachar

Book Overview

Dhruva's Penance is a Sanskrit drama consisting of five acts, written by Padmanabhachar and first published in 1905. The play tells the story of Dhruva, a young prince who seeks to attain eternal life through penance and devotion to Lord Vishnu. The drama explores themes of devotion, faith, and the power of prayer. It also features a cast of characters including Dhruva's mother, stepmother, and his half-brother, who all play a role in his journey towards enlightenment. The play is written in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, and is considered a classic of Indian literature. This edition includes a translation into English and is a valuable resource for those interested in Indian culture and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104730936
• ISBN13: 9781104730932
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"