Vaddaradhane
Vaddaradhane is an early 10th-century Kannada prose text. It is considered the earliest available prose work in Kannada literature. The author of the text is Shivakotiacharya, who was a native of present-day Karnataka, India.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Vaddaradhane consists of 19 stories, which are largely based on the Jain doctrine of Karma. The stories are moralistic in nature and are designed to promote the values of Jainism. The text is written in a simple and lucid style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.
Author[edit | edit source]
Shivakotiacharya, the author of Vaddaradhane, was a Jain scholar. Little is known about his life, but his work has had a significant impact on Kannada literature. His writing style and the themes he explored in his work have influenced many subsequent Kannada writers.
Influence[edit | edit source]
The Vaddaradhane has had a significant influence on Kannada literature. It is considered a milestone in the development of Kannada prose and has been studied extensively by scholars of Kannada literature. The text has also been translated into several other languages, including English and Hindi.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Vaddaradhane: A Classic of Kannada Literature by Shivakotiacharya. Translated by Jyotsna Kamat. New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi, 2005.
- A History of Kannada Literature by R. Narasimhacharya. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1988.
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