09-22-2003, 09:53 AM
Bhartrihari was the poet laureate of India (during his era). Some accounts say he was the brother of K. Vikramaditya. I have Vairagya Satakam one of 3 series of the Subhashita trisati. There is a proposal to make Bhartrihari compulsory reading for all (English ) literature degree candidates. I dont know whether it has been implemented yet.There was no thought of such proposals during the time when i was a student in India (late 50's) and i suspect the very thought would have been considered sacrilegious. The subhashitas are gems of Vedantic wisdom.
Kaushal
Kaushal