The Mangalaśloka of the Ślokavārttika
By N. Aiyaswami Sastri
Vol. 1 · No. 4December - 1925pp. 759-760English, Sanskrit
Summary
A brief note examines a devotional verse known as the mangalaśloka from Kumārila Bhaṭṭa’s Ślokavārttika. The writer analyses the verse’s philosophical significance and linguistic construction, commenting on its invocation of truth and its role as a blessing at the start of a polemical treatise. The note also reflects on the commentarial tradition surrounding this verse and its influence on later Mīmāṃsā literature.
Conclusion
The analysis underscores how even a single verse can encapsulate complex philosophical and devotional themes. It invites readers to appreciate the ritual function of auspicious verses in Sanskrit scholarly works and to explore their broader doctrinal implications.