Introduction to lessons | First Introductory Paragraph For All Madhyambhasa Answers

Note: You can use as a reference for writing the first introductory paragraph in the माध्यमभाषया लिखत।


Lesson 1: आद्यकृषकः पृथुवैन्यः।
The story of आद्यकृषकः पृथुवैन्यः from Rigveda describes King Pruthu’s transformation from a Kshatriya to a farmer for the sake of his subjects. King Pruthu was an ideal King who invented, initiated and developed agriculture. Hence, it is believed that the Earth is named पृथ्वी in the memory of King Pruthu’s work.

Lesson 2: व्यसने मित्रपरीक्षा।
The lesson व्यसने मित्रपरीक्षा from the मित्रलाभः section from Hitopadesh, a compilation of didactic stories by Narayan Pandit sheds light on the fact that the test of a true friend is done in the times of calamity.

Lesson 4: अमूल्यं कमलम् । 
The story अमूल्यं कमलम् is based on an event in the life of Gautam Buddha, in which we see the profound impact of Sugat (Lord Gautam Buddha) on the attitude of a gardener named Sudas, who came with the intent of material gain.

Lesson 5: स एव परमाणुः।
The lesson स एव परमाणुः reveals the philosophy behind the concept of Parmanu through the interesting conversation between Arnav and his father. Maharshi Kanad put forth in his treatise वैशेषिकसूत्राणि that Parmanu is the cause of creation of universe.

Lesson 7: संस्कृतनाट्यस्तबकः।

First extract
अभिज्ञानशाकुन्तलम् is a very famous work of महाकवि कालिदास. Human characters are beautifully depicted in various emotional states of human mind and heart. The first extract in the lesson संस्कृतनाट्यस्तबकः reveals some aspects of  the noble King Dushyant’s nature. 

Second extract 
The Sanskrit play मृच्छकटिकम् is written by शूद्रक. The name of the play itself suggests the meaning मृत्- clay and शकटिका- cart. The second extract in the lesson संस्कृतनाट्यस्तबकः brings out the emotions of the child Rohasena very effectively.

Third extract 
कर्णभारम् written by the preliminary Sanskrit dramatist भास is a tragedy filled one act play, based on Mahabharata. The third extract in the lesson संस्कृतनाट्यस्तबकः portrays a dialogue between Indra (शक्र) and Karna, which takes Karna’s magnanimity to its peak. The play reflects the selfless charity of Karna as a virtue ahead of all others.

Lesson 9: धेनोर्व्याघ्रः पलायते ।
The story धेनोर्व्याघ्रः पलायते is featured in the annual magazine समपर्णम् which is a translated piece from the story ‘Captain Chimanrao- Scoutmaster’ from the collection of stories by Vinayak Joshi. This lesson brings a smile on the faces of the readers due to the subtle humour caused by the innocent nature of Chimanrao. It is also an excellent example of translation skills from a regional language to the ancient language of India i.e. Sanskrit.

Lesson 10: नदीसूक्तम्।
The extract from Dr. Manjusha Gokhale’s Sanskrit drama based on नदीसूक्तम् from Rigveda throws light on the significance of rivers on human life since ancient times. Since ancient times, sages have always given importance to the conservation and preservation of the environment. This is reflected by the conversation between sage Vishwamitra and rivers Vipat and Shutudri.

Lesson 12: आदिशड्कराचार्यः।
In the lesson आदिशड्कराचार्यः two incidents about the life of the great philosopher Adishankaracharya are described. The first incident tells us how he obtained permission for renunciation from his mother, while the second incident teaches us an important principle that ‘Whoever imparts knowledge is a preceptor (Guru)’.

Lesson 14: प्रतिपदं संस्कतम् ।
The lesson प्रतिपदं संस्कतम् throws light on the use of Sanskrit language in various fields through an interesting dialogue. This lessons helps us in realising that studying Sanskrit makes our career brighter.