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Kamayani
Sign in to saveKamayani () is a Hindi epic poem (Mahākāvya) by Jaishankar Prasad (1889–1937). It is considered one of the greatest literary works written in modern times in Hindi literature. It also signifies the epitome of the Chhayavad school of Hindi poetry, which gained popularity in the early 20th century.
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- Author
- Jai Shankar Prasad
- First published
- 1952
- Editions
- 16
- Subjects
- Hindi Narative poetry, Hindi Narrative poetry, Hindi Epic poetry, Translations into English
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Kamayani () is a Hindi epic poem (Mahākāvya) by Jaishankar Prasad (1889–1937). It is considered one of the greatest literary works written in modern times in Hindi literature. It also signifies the epitome of the Chhayavad school of Hindi poetry, which gained popularity in the early 20th century.
==Theme== Kamayani explores the complex interplay between human emotions, thoughts, and actions through symbolic figures drawn from ancient Indian texts. Kamayani has personalities like Manu, Ida and Śraddhā who are mentioned in the Vedic literature. The great deluge described in the poem has its origin in Satapatha Brahmana. Explaining his metaphorical presentation of Vedic characters, the poet said:
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