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100	1		_aSriharsa, active 12th century
245	1	0	_aNala och Dayamanti: En indisk dikt ur Mahabharata
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-08-17
508			_aJari Koivisto
520			_a"Nala och Damayanti: En indisk dikt ur Mahabharata" by Sriharsa is a poetic narrative drawn from the Mahabharata, a monumental epic written in the early medieval period. The text recounts the tragic and romantic story of Nala, a skilled king, and his devotion to his beloved Damayanti, exploring themes of love, loss, and destiny. As they navigate challenges brought about by deceit and misfortune, their relationship highlights the complexities of duty, honor, and resilience in ancient Indian culture. The opening of the narrative introduces Nala, the noble king of Nishadha, endowed with exceptional virtues and charm, as well as Damayanti, the beautiful daughter of King Bhima. Their love blossoms in the background of competitive suitors seeking Damayanti’s hand, with a heavenly swan playing a pivotal role in uniting them through divine intervention. As the story unfolds, Nala's fate begins to entwine with themes of gambling and betrayal, setting the stage for the trials they will face together as well as the challenges that will test their loyalty and commitment. The narrative's rich tapestry reflects its roots in the Mahabharata while establishing the standalone significance of Nala and Damayanti's poignant tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNala (Hindu mythology) -- Poetry
653			_aDamayanti (Hindu mythology) -- Poetry
700	1		_aKellgren, Abraham Herman August, _d1822-1856
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60111
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