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.
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Conclusion
Through rigorous textual analysis, the author resolves a longstanding interpretive problem in the Harsacarita. The study exemplifies how philological methods enhance our understanding of classical Sanskrit literature.