On the Interpretation of a passage of Harsacarita

Summary

This philological study analyses a difficult passage in Bana’s Harsacarita. The author reproduces the Sanskrit text, surveys previous translations and identifies ambiguities arising from rare words and complex syntax. By comparing manuscript variants and applying grammatical scrutiny, the article proposes a revised interpretation that better fits the context. The discussion highlights the challenges of editing Sanskrit prose and the need for careful textual criticism.