Smaradahana
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Smaradahana, also known as Smaradhana, Asmaradhana, Asmaradahana, Asmaradana, Asmarandhana, or Asmarandana is an old Javanese poem (kakawin) written by Mpu Dharmaja as the eulogy for King Kameçvara of Kediri in early-12th century East Java. The story describes the disappearance of Kamajaya (the Hindu god of love) and Kamaratih (the Hindu goddess of love) from Svargaloka after being burnt by a fire that burst from the third eye of Shiva. Their spirits fall upon the earth where incarnated as human beings, their spirits seduce and inspire lovers' hearts.
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- eulogy
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- Indonesia
- Country of origin
- Indonesia
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- Library of Congress
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Smaradahana, also known as Smaradhana, Asmaradhana, Asmaradahana, Asmaradana, Asmarandhana, or Asmarandana is an old Javanese poem (kakawin) written by Mpu Dharmaja as the eulogy for King Kameçvara of Kediri in early-12th century East Java. The story describes the disappearance of Kamajaya (the Hindu god of love) and Kamaratih (the Hindu goddess of love) from Svargaloka after being burnt by a fire that burst from the third eye of Shiva. Their spirits fall upon the earth where incarnated as human beings, their spirits seduce and inspire lovers' hearts.
==Etymology== Smaradahana, Smaradhana, Asmaradhana or Asmaradahana is derived from Sanskrit words of smara and dahana. Smara means "desire", while Dahana can be translated as "burning". Thus, Smaradhana can be roughly translated as "Burning of desire" or "extinguishing the desire". Smaradhanas themes have inspired many works of art and literature in Indonesia, including stories, poems, and love songs.
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