काव्यप्रकाश-सद्गीतकार आचार्य माणिक्यचन्द्रसूरि के स्वरचित उदाहरण
By Vijay Pal Shastri
Summary
In this detailed study the author examines the self‑composed examples furnished by Ācārya Māṇikyacandra Sūri in his commentary on the seminal poetics treatise Kāvyaprakāśa. The commentary, known as the Satlekakāra’s exposition, is notable for including original verses crafted by the commentator to illustrate theoretical points. The article analyses these verses in the context of the topics they exemplify—such as rasa (aesthetic flavour), alaṃkāra (ornamentation) and dhvani (suggestion)—and compares them with canonical examples from earlier commentators. It highlights Māṇikyacandra’s mastery of poetic techniques and suggests that his Jain background informs the ethical themes of his illustrations. The author also discusses the historical context of the commentary, summarises what is known about the commentator’s life and works, and assesses the significance of his contributions for the study of Sanskrit poetics. By bringing attention to these self‑authored examples, the article argues that commentators were not merely passive interpreters but creative writers in their own right.
Conclusion
The article concludes that Ācārya Māṇikyacandra Sūri’s self‑composed examples enrich the interpretive tradition of Kāvyaprakāśa. They demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of poetic theory and reveal how Jain scholars actively participated in the development of Sanskrit aesthetics.