Dhruva's Penance: A Sanskrit Drama In Five Acts (1905) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166034252)

Dhruva's Penance is a Sanskrit drama in five acts written by Padmanabhachar and first published in 1905. The play tells the story of Dhruva, a young prince who seeks to win the approval of his father and earn a place in the heavens. After being rejected by his father and ridiculed by his stepmother, Dhruva embarks on a journey of self-discovery and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Through his penance and devotion, Dhruva earns the respect of his family and achieves his ultimate goal of becoming a celestial being. The play explores themes of family, devotion, and the power of faith. It is considered a classic of Sanskrit literature and has been translated into multiple languages.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.

Author: C. M. Padmanabhachar
ISBN-10: 1166034259
ISBN-13: 9781166034252
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d