Shyamala-Dandakam is a work written in praise of the goddess Rajashyamala, a form of goddess Lalita-Tripurasundari, commonly attributed to Mahakavi Kalidasa. This dandakam is particularly renowned for its dandaka metre, characterised by a long string of syllables without the usual kind of pauses found in classical Sanskrit poetry. The hymn is marked by its intricate wordplay, poetic elegance, and vivid descriptions, showcasing the divine attributes of Shyamala in exquisite detail. In the Shrividya Upasana tradition, Rajashyamala occupies a significant role as the Sachiveshaani, or the minister of Lalita. As a deity of profound grace and beauty, Rajashyamala is portrayed as embodying an ideal blend of intellectual brilliance and aesthetic charm, making her a central figure for devotees seeking proficiency in arts and scholarship. In this course, Smt. Ramya Mangala Lakshmi will assist learners in chanting the Shyamala-Dandakam with right pronunciation and devotion.
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This course Sponsored by RXMD Pharmaceuticals Pvt LtdMahakavi Kalidasa is one of the greatest figures in Sanskrit literature. Each of his works is a masterpiece, overflowing with beauty and grace. He wrote many great dramas like Malavikagnimitra, Vikramorvashiya and Abhijnana Shakuntala and great mahakavya-s like Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhavam.
Shyamala-Dandakam is a stotra in dandaka metre written by him, praising the mother-goddess Rajashyamala.
Dandakam is that poetry where some of the lines have more than 26 syllables. It very much resembles prose.
Chanting of Shyamala-Dandakam will be taught in this course.