Akbarsahi‑Srngaradarapana of Padmasundara
By Mano Mohan Ghosh
Summary
The review describes the Akbarsahi‑Srngaradarapana, a Sanskrit work by Jain scholar Padmasundara composed at Emperor Akbar’s court. Modelled on Rudrata’s Srngaratilaka, it features verses on romantic love and includes unique stanzas addressed to Akbar himself. The reviewer notes that the work illustrates the Mughal patronage of Sanskrit literature and that the editor’s introduction furnishes background on Padmasundara’s life and timesfile:///home/oai/share/split_articles/kenopanisad-bhasya.pdf#:~:text=1943,available%20information%20%E0%AA%A6%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%82%E0%AA%A4%E0%AA%BE%20to%20the. The piece situates the text within the broader context of late medieval Sanskrit poetry and Indo‑Persian cultural exchange.
Conclusion
The review highlights Padmasundara’s courtly Sanskrit poem, noting its love‑themed verses and rare dedications to Emperor Akbar. It underscores Mughal support for Sanskrit and provides historical context for the workfile:///home/oai/share/split_articles/kenopanisad-bhasya.pdf#:~:text=1943,available%20information%20%E0%AA%A6%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%82%E0%AA%A4%E0%AA%BE%20to%20the.