महापुराण और भागवत में भरतचरित
By Harnarayan U. Pandya
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This document presents a comprehensive analysis of Bharatacharita within the Mahapuranic and Bhagavata traditions, emphasizing its narrative evolution from mythological frameworks to socio-historical documentation. The findings highlight how Bharatacharita shifts from symbolic representations of dharma and divine intervention to detailed chronicles of royal lineages and political dynamics, particularly in the context of the Gupta period. The text underscores the genre's transition from allegorical storytelling to historical record-keeping, as seen in the meticulous documentation of events like Samudragupta's military campaigns and the Huna invasions. The implications of this shift are significant, reflecting broader changes in literary patronage, historical consciousness, and the blending of myth with emerging historical methodologies in ancient Indian scholarship. The document's unique contribution lies in its close reading of these transitions, offering insights into how Bharatacharita served as both a cultural mirror and a political tool in its historical context.